10 February
Funded by a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health through Project Diabetes, GoTrybe is now available to approximately 175,000 students and faculty in seventeen school districts. These school districts are located in GoTrybe’s home region of East Tennessee.
For those not in the know, GoTrybe is an online, interactive social community dedicated to the health [...]
9 February
The first Lady’s effort is largely focused on making changes to diet and policy. There is a lack of emphasis on real changes to physical education in schools or any real encouragement to get kids active. She mentions cutting back on television time but no real focus on specific activites or programs, like GoTrybe, to divert some of that sedentary screen time (watching television) into Active Screen Time.
6 February
GoTrybe has lowered annual membership costs from $29.95 to $19.95. For a limited time, in support of Michelle Obama’s new campaign to combat childhood obesity, you can get a whole year of GoTrybe access for just 99 cents per month or $11.88 per year. All you need to do is go to GoTrybe’s website and [...]
29 July
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 [...]
29 July
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 [...]
29 July
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 [...]
29 June
Are you taking a vacation this summer? If you’re driving to your destination it’s a good idea to think about what kinds of snacks you’ll choose along the way. Fast food and snacks from convenience stores are tempting, but these high calorie, high fat foods aren’t the best choice, especially when you’re sitting in the [...]
29 June
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 [...]
22 June
The Dept. of Health and Human Service will be holding a webinar this Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 2:00-3:00 p.m ET to show how New and Social Media is being used to promote The National Physical Activity Guidelines.
GoTrybe.com is presenting in the HHS Webinar and would love to invite all Trybers and friends to listen [...]
19 June
The Fourth of July is coming up fast! Include a nutritious, festive snack in your plans. A parfait made with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and low-fat yogurt can help you cool down and re-energize before the big fireworks show. Check out the recipe at Better Homes and Gardens. Happy Fourth of July!
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