During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey’s sixth-grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a ...

Strength training programs for young people can improve muscle tone, prevent obesity and develop good exercise habits that ...

With new research and updated guidelines in Colorado and 15 other states, physicians and educators are asking parents not to wait to return their concussed kids to school.

While the benefits of fitness for children are clear, it's important to approach it safely. Some potential risks include: The evidence is clear: fit kids are happier, healthier, and better equipped to ...

It’s a life-changing disease, but it doesn’t have to be life-ending, according to Cameron Walls, who calls himself “The Fit Diabetic.” Walls is a strength and conditioning coach for a variety of ...

A survey of 1,000 parents with children aged between 5 and 12 showed a growing concern over their kids' lack of activity and its impact on their overall wellbeing. The importance of physical ...

I have been using workout shoes for as long as I can remember, and those shoes have evolved over the years from the pair of beat-up Nikes I wore in high school to the Asics and Converses I had for ...

After testing numerous pairs of workout shoes over the past decade, I’ve learned that gym shoes have to strike the right balance of support and versatility. Wear the wrong ones and your entire ...

The best fitness trackers of 2024 will all deliver precise and accurate measurements for calories burned, workouts, and even sleep. There's something for everyone out there thanks to a plethora of ...

On Saturday, Oct. 12, two local fitness centers teamed up with Lake Elmo Fire Department to host an event called Workout Like a Firefighter. Thrive HQ, a physical therapy group with a location in ...

Here’s how it works. The best fitness app for you will depend largely on your fitness goals and the tech you're working with. In 2024 there are a plethora of fitness and workout apps on the ...

Cycling is an excellent way to workout, but sometimes an outdoor cycling or spin studio session doesn't fit in with your schedule or work with the weather forecast. That's where an indoor exercise ...