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The American Heart Association Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism recently held its third dual conference March 2-5 in San Francisco, Calif. The program is designed to encourage and promote the development, advancement and exchange of new information about treating and preventing heart disease and stroke. A new study discussed at this conference lends merit to the idea that kids with a greater fitness level have improved academic performance.
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Posted by admin in Fitness | Leaders | Motivation | Nutrition | Other | Parents | Wellness
Although many want to be responsible for the cure (or at least help), it still seems the root cause is a mystery to some. There is no doubt that an unfortunate condition, such as disease or physical limitations may contribute to a child being overweight. Arguments can also be made that easy access to cheap, unhealthy, fast food is to blame. Others may say it is because kids spend too much time in front of a computer or television.
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Posted by gotrybeblog in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Leaders | Wellness
GoTrybe.com Fitness Trainer Sheridan Crockett is known by trybers as the “Zumba chick”. Sheridan has contributed her talents as a certified Zumba (a fusion of Latin and hip-hop dance) instructor to motivate kids to move. A recent article on the front page of the Community section in the Bristol Herald Courier featured a full page [...]
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Posted by gotrybeblog in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Leaders | Links | Motivation | Parents | Wellness
Does your student have the mid-summer blahs? Most kids are starting to get used to the laziness of summer, and it seems like a mission to get them active and moving. GoTrybe.com’s Fitness Coordinator Elizabeth Cross offered four tips of advice to Daytime Tricities viewers on how to encourage exercise, and make it fun. Click [...]
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Posted by trybalelders in Leaders | Motivation | Nutrition | Parents | Wellness
According to Mental Health America (MHA), there are 10 tools one can use in aiming to fight off the health effects of stress. Among the top three…exercise! MHA’s documentation states, “Our bodies were built to move, especially when they’re pumping out stress-induced hormones.” You can check out all 10 tools, and learn more about mental [...]
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Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Gotrybe | Motivation | Parents | Wellness
Like to chew gum? Chewing sugar-free gum for 55 minutes burns 100 extra calories! If you’re looking for some fun, alternatives to burning up that cheeseburger from last night, check out this article in OK Magazine. You can add cleaning your closet, shopping, or even playing hopscotch to your workout goals for the day. Some [...]
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Posted by trybalelders in Fitness | Leaders | Motivation | Parents | Sports | Wellness
I must admit, I love to dance!! With popular shows like Dancing With the Stars, and trendy group fitness classes like Zumba, it is inevitable that dancing would be the hottest trend in fitness. It is said that dancing for 30 minutes at a moderate level can burn up to 200 calories. Like other moderate, [...]
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Posted by gotrybeblog in Fitness | GoTrybe News | Gotrybe | Leaders | Motivation | Parents | Wellness
Unfortunately, there are many fitness-based companies who put out a “get healthy” product, but its staff and investors don’t “practice what they preach”. GoTrybe.com is not one of those companies! The employees of GoTrybe.com are made up of an eclectic group of individuals who have a similar vision: helping kids get healthy. Here is a [...]
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Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Motivation | Nutrition | Parents | Wellness
Does your family think about choosing low-fat milk, fruit, vegetables and whole grains when they open the refrigerator door? Maybe a little reminder would help. You’ll find a colorful, one-page sheet that includes the number of servings needed and tips to help you get those servings when you visit nebmilk.org. Print it out and hang it on your fridge!
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Posted by trybalelders in Gotrybe | Nutrition | Wellness
May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. What is celiac disease? It’s an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine. Gluten, the generic term for proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats, damages the small intestine which affects nutrient absorption. Individuals with celiac disease must follow a gluten-free diet. To learn more about celiac disease and the guidelines [...]
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