Strength Training for Kids??

 

Why should you involve kids into fitness/exercise and eating clean?  Do you know that Child Obesity in AMERICA is on HUGE RISE!  One in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963.  We need to STOP the epidemic of Obesity in America, by EDUCATING and HELPING each other!  We need to educate the parents to teach and lead a healthy lifestyle for themselves AND for their children!

LET'S END THE TREND OF OBESITY!!!

It’s best to get your kids to start exercises at early age! Yep! Muscle-building exercises can increase strength and bone density, reduce the risk of sports-related injuries, and improve heart health.  It is a way for your child to increase muscle endurance and strength. It is not to meant to body-build or bulk up.  No dumbbells needed here, kids can benefit by using their own body weight.


First, try to make sure aerobic activity adds up to more than 60 minutes a day. Aerobic activity is anything that gets your heart going — like biking, swimming, hiking, dancing, or running. Then take a few minutes for some strength training. Exercises like the ones below help build muscle to boost metabolism and keep joints working well.  Flexibility is the third component of well-rounded exercise. Yoga is one best way to stay flexible.
You want to set a good example, be the role model for your kids.  Do the fun exercises/workouts with them! Most of the time when I do my exercises/workouts or go out for running or swimming, my kids would tag along!  There are several KIDS workouts through Beachbody that you can order for your kids. My kids enjoyed the Fitness workout DVDs we have to do it at home.


There are some good website links for young kids/teenagers, even parents too.  Check out these links:

• http://kidshealth.org/
• http://learntobehealthy.org/parents-teachers/educational-materials/nutrition/?gclid=CJy81IuCwbACFYuc7QodUzFajw
• http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/
• https://www.presidentschallenge.org/ 
• http://kidsatheart.org/about-2/learn-the-facts/

There are few examples of strength training for your kids that you can do it at home:

•  BALL JUMP: Have your child place a lightweight ball between her feet and jump across the room, keeping the ball in place.  Repeat 7-10 times.  BENEFIT: This helps your child build strength in her quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes while providing a fun cardio workout.

• CURL-UP TOSS: Have your child lie down with legs bent and ball on chest. He should slowly come up all the way, keeping chin off chest. At top of curl-up, he can toss the ball up and catch it, then slowly lie back down.  Repeat 7-10 times.  BENEFIT: Builds core strength.

• SQUAT JUMP:  While she’s holding the ball, she should squat down, then jump up as high as possible while lifting the ball above her head. Repeat 7-10 times. BENEFIT: Helps build lower-body strength.
• PLANK WALK: In a push-up position, have him place ball between ankles.  Keeping body in a straight line, have him walk forward with his hands for 10 seconds.  Kids can work up to 30 seconds, making sure they maintain proper form. BENEFIT: Improves core and upper-body strength..

Beachbody Workout DVDS for Young Kids/Teenagers

Shaun T's Fit Kids Club

Tony & the Kids!

Get Real with Shaun T.

Hip Hop Abs - Shaun T

There are also some fitness programs from Beachbody that young kids/teenagers can do and enjoy.  My kids had done some Rockin' Body, Hip Hop Abs, Turbofire, P90X, Insanity, Insanity-Asylum, and few others.  For more videos and find the best recommendations for your kids - CONTACT ME!

Is the Ultimate Reset for YOU????

Beachbody Ultimate Reset 21-Day Detox

 

Is the Ultimate Reset For YOU ????

5 Signs Your Body is Toxic....Some GREAT information!!!!

Do you sleep 8 hours but wake up groggy? Are you perpetually grumpy? Do you crave sugar? Are you gaining weight even though you’re exercising regularly? Is your cholesterol through the roof even though you think you’re eating right?

If this sounds a typical day for you, your body may be overloaded with toxins. Toxins that are causing you to gain weight, feel fatigued, and crave all the wrong foods. How did this happen?

1. You have a hard time losing weight.
Possible Cause: In modern society, toxic chemicals are everywhere. They’re in the processed food you eat, the plastics you handle, the cigarette smoke you breathe in, and more. Some of these pollutants may trigger disruptions in the body’s endocrine system and this can cause you to gain weight.

Solutions: The harsh truth is that ridding your world of all toxic chemicals and pollutants is nearly impossible. But, you do have some control. Choose to eat more whole foods. Package and reheat your foods in glass instead of plastic. Stop smoking. These solutions do require some effort, but once you start to see the numbers on the scale go down, you’ll feel rewarded for it.

2. You’re always tired.
Possible Causes: Toxic chemicals in the environment and in the foods you eat could be the culprits here too. If you’ve been feeling severe fatigue for more than six months, you could have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Other symptoms may include forgetfulness, joint pain, irritability, depression, and achy muscles. Another possible cause for your exhaustion could be mercury poisoning if you eat a lot of fish or shellfish or have mercury fillings in your teeth.

Solutions: Once again, you’re not going to be able to avoid all toxic chemicals, but you can stop smoking, choose glass and other products over plastic, and eat less processed food. If, your doctor determines that you have mercury poisoning, steer clear of fish and shellfish for some time and have any mercury filings replaced with a non-toxic alternative.

3. Your cholesterol is too high.
Possible Causes: If you are overweight or obese, your weight is one cause for your high cholesterol. Obesity can decrease your HDL (good cholesterol) numbers and increase your triglyceride numbers. Triglycerides are particularly dangerous as they can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. If you are in good shape, your high cholesterol may be due to certain medications such as beta-blockers, estrogen, and corticosteroids.

Solutions: To put it simply: lose weight. If that’s not an issue but you can’t ditch the medications that are causing your elevated cholesterol levels, eat foods–such as oatmeal, fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and halibut, nuts, and olive oil–that can help you in your battle against those numbers.

4. You crave coffee, sugar, or junk food.
Possible Causes: The foods themselves. When you eat caffeine, sugar, and other unhealthy foods, they often cause your serotonin and/or your sugar levels to spike…and then sink to lower than they were before you ingested that food. Talk about creating an unhealthy cycle!

Solution: Kick your junk food habits. Expect a withdrawal period during which you’ll be cranky, have headaches, and feel fatigued, but this will likely subside within a day or a few days.

5. You’re grumpy.
Possible Causes: Likely, your irritability is caused by a combination of the environmental and food toxins that might be causing your other issues as studies have revealed that chronic exposure to low levels of environmental toxins can lead to depression, anxiety, and mood swings.

Solution: The best way to feel better is to eat better, lose weight, exercise (it boosts the serotonin levels in your brain that help keep you happy), and make smarter decisions when it comes to what chemicals your exposure yourself to.

Admittedly, making major changes to your lifestyle is difficult. But, we also want you to feel healthier and happier. That’s why we recently launched the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. It’s a 21-day program that will help you curb your cravings, lower your cholesterol, feel more well rested, and more. Isn’t it time to stop feeling toxic and start feeling better?

 

Do Ultimate Reset 21-day program with me, join and start on July 2nd!!  I will be DOING the Ultimate Reset TOO, we all jump in to do 21-day together, share experience, accountability, support and many more!!

 Email me at jennelaco@gmail.com OR send me a message to www.facebook.com/jennela

 

Mother's Day Weekend

Happy Mother's Day!!

Mother's Day Gifts

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Not sure what to get your mom, grandmother, friend, anyone for Mother's Day.... Why not invest into something to help your mom, grandmother, friend to become healthy, exercise regularly & help them lead a healthy lifestyle?

OR treat yourself with a great Mother's Day gift to help yourself becoming healthy, learn to eat clean, exercise with a great support system, a FREE accountability coach...

Tomorrow on Mother's Day, if you are a mom, pamper yourself with wonderful day with your family and your kids.  It's about YOU.  How special you are to them in their lives, how you have been a great role model and great person in the family.  You know we often forget this... VERY OFTEN, as we always put others first before ourselves.  We put our husbands, our children, job, school, any particular reasons FIRST before ourselves.  How can you be healthy and be able to help yourself and your family if you aren't putting yourself FIRST?  Let say, you got sick often, your husband and children needed you, you aren't able to due to your sickness.  If you take care of yourself BY eating clean, exercise regularly, lead a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to take care of your husband, your kids, family, etc.

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