Community, Help, and Encouragement for Active Parents
We hear talk of B vitamins in every health, wellness, and fitness magazine we pick up. Yes, there are many B vitamin supplements on the market, but are you getting the full daily supply needed from a solid supplement that is hard to digest? Vitamin Supplement Absorption Often, supplements will pass through your digestive system without [...]
When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, my husband and I were quite nervous and excited all at the same time! I had many questions about the when’s, how’s and why’s of pregnancy and childbirth. I scoured the internet and was overwhelmed by the sheer number of sites devoted to different [...]
Cardio circuits serve as a great tool for weight loss and general fitness. Many moms resolve to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. We decide we will eat healthier and exercise more. Finding the time and resources to exercise is a difficult task, though. Kids, work responsibilities, errands, and other tasks make huge demands [...]
Exercising can be fun, interactive and interesting for both parents and toddlers. I learnt this first-hand when I got the opportunity to review two great books by Len Saunders. The Adventure in Exercise series by Len consists of two books, featuring Joey the Kangaroo and Spunky the Monkey. Beautifully illustrated, the books are written in poem-style, [...]
Moms need to stay healthy and fit, not only for themselves but also to set the right example for their kids. Stroller Strides is a fun, stroller-based exercise program that helps mothers to shed weight, get fit and bond with their babies as well. Designed by Lisa Druxman, a mom and a fitness professional, the [...]
Eating healthy and balanced meals can be taught to kids right from the start. Healthy habits are learnt and if parents have the right tools, then this learning can be easy and fun. The Healthy Habits sectioned plate designed by Amy Roskelley from Super Healthy Kids is one such child-friendly tool that will make eating [...]
We all remember the days of playing flag football with strips of a torn t-shirt stuck in our pants dangling like a tattered kite tail. The thrill of the tackle, but in a safe manner via the flags that dangled like tails. Now flag football has gone upscale thanks to the pros at Nerf! About [...]
I have to confess I have never been able to hula hoop in my life. I never even came close to keeping one up, so when I received my Tailspin Hoop in the mail, I was doubtful that I’d be able to do it. I was really impressed by the size of the weighted hoop, [...]
Whether you are the sedentary type or very active, you can do something to encourage others in your community to become more active and lead a healthier lifestyle. Starting a walking/running club and/or a bicycle club can give people who wouldn’t ordinarily exercise a chance to get out and exercise with others. People tend to [...]
Yoga-Paws are a great product for home fitness: they’re space-saving, comfortable yoga mats that stay put on your hands and feet for a workout session with no slipping, skating or straining.
