In the early days of our nation, kids got their exercise with physically demanding chores and still loved running and playing when they were done. With each generation, life got easier as labor saving devices replaced the need for children to do the work and kids focused more on fun. Unfortunately, today that fun doesn’t […]
Every day you hear about new dangers lurking in your home, whether it’s from toxins used for cleaning or problems with gas or electric lines. If you haven’t already focused on those environmental threats, it’s time to start. While you’re at it, you can improve the positive vibe in your home that will make its […]
The nutritional needs for your teenager are different from yours. Teens are growing and changing at this time and that requires more nutrients and more calories than you require. To be their healthiest, they need something more nutritious than the average American diet. The higher caloric requirement, which is approximately 2800 calories each day for […]
‘How to not blow your workout’ article by Weight Watchers online, asked Olo Onuma for his tip. Here is what he advised: As cooler weather approaches, it can be really tempting to stay comfy and cozy in bed or on the couch instead of working out. We asked around […]
Early studies showed fat was the culprit for high cholesterol and plaque buildup in arteries, but the real villain in this case is sugar. Sugar is responsible for so many health conditions, not to mention lots of fillings and dental work. If you find your child gets unruly after eating sweets, it’s another good reason […]
Popular online health and fitness publication, LiveStrong.com, asked several top scale trainers for advice on how they recover from tough workouts. Read or click below to read what recommendation our very own Olo, has recommended doing. (sydneespetgrooming.com) Even if you utilize all of the post-workout recovery techniques in the world, you can still overtrain certain […]
I love the fact that we have something for everyone at Evolution Lifestyle Fitness in Raleigh, NC, whether the person is six or sixty. You can get the kids involved, while also working out yourself and bringing an aging parent in for exercise that can help keep them more independent. Our online fitness program can […]
If you’ve read reports that weight training for kids is dangerous, my response is yes and no. Let’s look at the instances that may have a potential to affect the health of a child. Some studies show that weight training before puberty might lead to injuries, affect growth, while not increasing muscle strength. That’s only […]
Our children in Raleigh, NC, aren’t getting enough sleep. It’s an epidemic that first hit the adult population and now has invaded the young. It’s especially important for the student athlete or physically active young person that wants to succeed in their sport and is often the key to a winning performance. When you sleep, […]
There’s a surge in the percentage of children that are overweight, obese or extremely obese. It’s a phenomenon that’s world wide for both children and adults. It’s more prevalent in adults with half the adults being overweight, obese or extremely obese and one in every six child falling into those categories. While it is prevalent […]
