I’ve long heard about how P90X is a great, body-transforming fitness program, but for years and years, I just never jumped on board — until now. Well, yesterday, to be exact, followed by a repeat today. I started with Yoga X (my mom swears by it), and I really like it. I mean, it was [...]

There’s this really great program spreading through schools across the country, and it’s guaranteed to improve students’ overall fitness, energy levels, moods, and more. It’s called the Morning Mile, and if it’s not up and running at your kids’ schools, you should be the one to get the ball rolling. It’s easy to sign up, [...]

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The Morning Mile is the kind of event that gives you goosebumps, said my friend and fitness maven Fitz Koehler today at a Hidden Oak Elementary School post-run press conference, where she addressed parents, school officials, and partner executives from AvMed, all of whom were gathered to marvel at the success of this school exercise program. [...]

Got 30 minutes for some way fun and definitely health-inspired entertainment? Then grab yourself a dose of The Fo-Fo Figgily Show. I did, and then I gathered three kids of varying ages (3, 7, and 10), and off we all went on a colorful and musical journey. Intended for preschoolers, the episode we watched (Fo-Fo [...]

Photo: wiennat, Flickr If you know you need a little more fitness in your life, you’d be wise to check out Active.com. This super resource offers all sorts of wellness info. — maybe you’re a coach who needs some know-how on staying in shape during the off-season, perhaps you need a fitness calculator, or how [...]

If you’re a fan of fitness, chances are your kids will be, too. Now, I don’t mean you need to be a stellar athlete or anything — according to Health Psychology journal, parents would be wise to just should show enthusiasm for physical fitness by walking or running in local road races (register your kids [...]

Time to lace up those sneakers and head out on a walk, because today, my friends, is National Start! Walking Day. That means that if you don’t already have yourself a walking routine, you get to embark on one today. Do it for your heart, for your fitness, for family time. Just put one foot [...]