Hey all. Thanks for making this year's Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge, so much fun! Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. This week is the last week of the Kid Fit Challenge, so lets make it fun. Get the kids out early, the first 50 kids get a free limited edition Kids Fitness Challenge t-shirt! The kids will be greeted by both Spongebob Squarepants and Elmo, courtesy of The Party Pals! Make sure they wear their swimsuits, because it's gonna be wet and wild with water balloons, water guns, slip n' slide, and a chance to dunk JC King! There will also be prizes from Gymnastics Plus and Time Out Corner!
That's not all! After water fun there will be a finale pizza party at Time Out Corner! All the kids will receive a free round of mini golf, there will be a bounce house from 11-1, and they can hang out with Dora The Explorer. The first 80 kids will receive a free slice of pizza and a small drink!
It all starts this Saturday at 10am at Gymnastics Plus!
This week's tips:
Fitness tips:
Snack Smart and Time It Right. Snacks should complement meals not replace them. Offer them at regular times each day at least one and one half hours before meals. Most of you body is water. If you weigh 90 pounds only 27 of those pounds are bones and squishy insides, the rest is water! Be sure to drink lots of water this summer!
The Common Thought That Heat Makes Injuries Heal Faster Is Not True! Sports injuries like a sore knee, a twisted ankle, or an aching elbow hurt because of internal bleeding and swelling, very often caused by overuse. You want to use ice, not heat, to reduce pain and swelling.
Warming Up Before Working Out Is Always Important! Gently stretching out and warming up your muscles before and after you exercise is the number on defense against a variety of painful sports injuries including tendonitis.
Tindal Tips:
Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It also contributes to your general health by improving circulation, contributing to weight control, and promoting all-around well being.
The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime -- more than four times the circumference of the globe.
Make sure your shoes have arch supports. Arch Supports distribute weight over a wider area.
Thanks a ton to all of the sponsors of the Kids Fitness Challenge:
Tindal O&P Associates, www.tindalop.com
Gymnastics Plus, www.gymnasticsplusmanhattan.com
The Party Pals, www.thepartypals4u.com
Eastside Westside Market, www.eastsideandwestsidemarkets.com
Time Out Corner,
D&I Plumbing, Heating, and Air, http://www.dandiplumbingheatingandair.com
The Manhattan Town Center, http://www.manhattantowncenter.com
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, http://www.kansasortho.com
We'll See You Next Year!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Kids Fitness Challenge Week 7
As always, thank you to everyone that made it out last week. It was fun, as usual. This week's Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge is wet and wild. It's time for the water olympics! Bring the kids out in their swim suits and get ready for some fun! It starts at 10am at Gymnastics Plus, we'll see you there. Don't forget the free round of mini golf you will receive for showing up thanks to Time Out Corner!
THIS WEEK'S TIPS:
Fitness Tips:
How Many Steps Do You Take In A Day? Fitness experts say grown ups should take at least ten thousand steps every day. That equals about five miles of walking! It's good for kids to take even more than ten thousand steps every day. That's why all summer long at the Kids Fitness Challenge we've been handing out pedometers! If you have not received your pedometer, get one for free this Saturday and start counting you steps!
One Quarter Of U.S. Children Spend Four Hours Or More Watching Television Daily. That is way too much time in front of the T.V. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers should engage in at least sixty minutes of physical activity daily and should not be sedentary for more than sixty minutes at a time except when sleeping.
Bike Riding Is A Lot Of Fun, But Accidents Happen. Every year, about 176,000 kids go to the emergency room because of bike accident injuries. That's why it's so important to wear your bike helmet. Wearing one doesn't mean you can be reckless, but a helmet will provide some protection for your head in case you fall down.
Tindal Tip:
Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It also contributes to your general health by improving circulation, contributing to weight control, and promoting all-around well being.
Here are your pics from last week's challenge!
THIS WEEK'S TIPS:
Fitness Tips:
How Many Steps Do You Take In A Day? Fitness experts say grown ups should take at least ten thousand steps every day. That equals about five miles of walking! It's good for kids to take even more than ten thousand steps every day. That's why all summer long at the Kids Fitness Challenge we've been handing out pedometers! If you have not received your pedometer, get one for free this Saturday and start counting you steps!
One Quarter Of U.S. Children Spend Four Hours Or More Watching Television Daily. That is way too much time in front of the T.V. Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers should engage in at least sixty minutes of physical activity daily and should not be sedentary for more than sixty minutes at a time except when sleeping.
Bike Riding Is A Lot Of Fun, But Accidents Happen. Every year, about 176,000 kids go to the emergency room because of bike accident injuries. That's why it's so important to wear your bike helmet. Wearing one doesn't mean you can be reckless, but a helmet will provide some protection for your head in case you fall down.
Tindal Tip:
Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It also contributes to your general health by improving circulation, contributing to weight control, and promoting all-around well being.
Here are your pics from last week's challenge!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Week 6
Thank you to everyone that came out last week and we look forward to seeing you this Saturday for week 6 of the Tindal O&P Kids Fitness Challenge! This week we are taking the kids over, under, and through different obstacles as they learn to balance their way to fun. The kids will love the different activities they will get to do on the balance beams. As always each kid that shows up will get a free round of mini golf at Time Out Corner! The fun starts at 10am at Gymnastics Plus.
This week's tips:
Fitness Tips:
Have Computer and Television Blackout Times and Schedule Regular Exercise. Make sure kids get up and stretch and get exercise. Schedule time for them to go outside to play with friends or take a walk with a parent or family pet.
Encourage Sport Participation. Children should get involved in sports through school teams and activities. It builds self confidence and introduces them to new interests they can expand on later.
Eliminate Junk Food From Children's Diets. Kids are always hungry and they'll eat whatever is available. Substitute popcorn for chips, peanut butter for hot dogs, and skim milk and juice for soft drinks. Teach children good eating habits and don't make food a reward or emotional issue.
Tindal Tip:
The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime -- more than four times the circumference of the globe.
Here are pictures from last week!
This week's tips:
Fitness Tips:
Have Computer and Television Blackout Times and Schedule Regular Exercise. Make sure kids get up and stretch and get exercise. Schedule time for them to go outside to play with friends or take a walk with a parent or family pet.
Encourage Sport Participation. Children should get involved in sports through school teams and activities. It builds self confidence and introduces them to new interests they can expand on later.
Eliminate Junk Food From Children's Diets. Kids are always hungry and they'll eat whatever is available. Substitute popcorn for chips, peanut butter for hot dogs, and skim milk and juice for soft drinks. Teach children good eating habits and don't make food a reward or emotional issue.
Tindal Tip:
The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime -- more than four times the circumference of the globe.
Here are pictures from last week!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Kids Fitness Challenge Week 5
I hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July Weekend, and now that we are through the Holidays it’s time for the return of the Kids Fitness Challenge!
This Saturday, the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge will be “Flying High!” Your Kids will love to soar on the quad bars, jump around on the trampoline, and then fly into the foam pit as high as they can! There will also be a game of freeze tag to warm everyone up for that day’s activities! Don’t miss out on the fun this Saturday, starting at Ten a.m. at Gymnastics Plus!
This week's Tindal O&P Associates Fun Foot Fact:
How many bones are there in the human foot? 28 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 major msucles and tendons that hold the bones in place.
This week's Fitness Tips:
Remember that your heart is a muscle. If you want it to be strong, you need to excercise it. How do you do that? By being active in a way that gets you huffing and puffing, like jumping rope, dancing, or playing basketball. Try to be active every day!
Starting the day with breakfast, everyday is a simple way to make a difference to healthy growth and development, as well as your overall well being. If you start the day with a nutritious breakfast, it can help you function well in the morning and help you to learn at school.
Don't feel like you have to excercise an hour a day, five days a week, or you might as well do nothing...The truth is there are enormous benefits to doing just a little excercise daily. Studies show that a half hour walk three or more tiems a week significantly reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress and boosts your energy and immune system.
Thanks as always to all of our sponsors: Tindal O&P Associates, Gymnastics Plus, The Party Pals, Eastside Westside Market, Time Out Corner, D&I Plumbing, Heating, and Air, The Manhattan Town Center, and the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at 10am! Don’t forget to bring your Kids Fitness Club card to save time checking in!
This Saturday, the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge will be “Flying High!” Your Kids will love to soar on the quad bars, jump around on the trampoline, and then fly into the foam pit as high as they can! There will also be a game of freeze tag to warm everyone up for that day’s activities! Don’t miss out on the fun this Saturday, starting at Ten a.m. at Gymnastics Plus!
This week's Tindal O&P Associates Fun Foot Fact:
How many bones are there in the human foot? 28 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 major msucles and tendons that hold the bones in place.
This week's Fitness Tips:
Remember that your heart is a muscle. If you want it to be strong, you need to excercise it. How do you do that? By being active in a way that gets you huffing and puffing, like jumping rope, dancing, or playing basketball. Try to be active every day!
Starting the day with breakfast, everyday is a simple way to make a difference to healthy growth and development, as well as your overall well being. If you start the day with a nutritious breakfast, it can help you function well in the morning and help you to learn at school.
Don't feel like you have to excercise an hour a day, five days a week, or you might as well do nothing...The truth is there are enormous benefits to doing just a little excercise daily. Studies show that a half hour walk three or more tiems a week significantly reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress and boosts your energy and immune system.
Thanks as always to all of our sponsors: Tindal O&P Associates, Gymnastics Plus, The Party Pals, Eastside Westside Market, Time Out Corner, D&I Plumbing, Heating, and Air, The Manhattan Town Center, and the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at 10am! Don’t forget to bring your Kids Fitness Club card to save time checking in!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
No Kidfit for the 4th
Happy Independence Day!
This Saturday the Tindal O&P Kids Fitness Challenge is going to take the weekend off because we know that spending time with your family is just as important as your fitness!
Z96.3, Tindal O&P Associates, Gymnastics Plus, and The Time Out Corner want to wish you and your family a very happy Independence Day Weekend. Even though the Kids Fitness Challenge is taking this week off, remember to get out of the house and get active with your family. And don't forget to join Your Hit Music Channel Z96.3 at the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge at Gymnastics Plus next Saturday, July 11th from 10am-11am for a fun free activity and then head to the Time Out Corner for a free round of mini golf!
This week's fitness tips:
Fun Matters! With so many ways to stay fit, there's no reason fitness needs to be a grind or boring. "There's as many ways to stay fit as there are colors in the rainbow!" If the color of the current activity starts to fade and become dull, time to pick a new one that reenergizes you again. The same holds true for your kids. So much is asked of our kids these days that their fit time needs to be a release...and a blast!
Spend Family Time Outside! Talk to your family about how everyone wants to spend time outside. "Think outside the box" and find activities that interest everyone so no one feels pressured to do something out of their comfort zone. Outdoor live museums, sculpture gardens, zoos, botanical gardens, and sightseeing are all great ways to get everyone outside and bonding! Just being outside and walking around is great for a healthy lifestyle and a great way to spend the weekend with the family.
The Holidays Are Great For Fitness! With more family and friends around during this holiday weekend, friendly competition can turn into a healthful tradition for years to come. This same fun can carry over to daily or weekly activities that bring people together. From a family football game to a father and son playing one-on-one basketball, the possibilities are endless!
Here are pictures from last week's Kid Fit Challenge!
This Saturday the Tindal O&P Kids Fitness Challenge is going to take the weekend off because we know that spending time with your family is just as important as your fitness!
Z96.3, Tindal O&P Associates, Gymnastics Plus, and The Time Out Corner want to wish you and your family a very happy Independence Day Weekend. Even though the Kids Fitness Challenge is taking this week off, remember to get out of the house and get active with your family. And don't forget to join Your Hit Music Channel Z96.3 at the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge at Gymnastics Plus next Saturday, July 11th from 10am-11am for a fun free activity and then head to the Time Out Corner for a free round of mini golf!
This week's fitness tips:
Fun Matters! With so many ways to stay fit, there's no reason fitness needs to be a grind or boring. "There's as many ways to stay fit as there are colors in the rainbow!" If the color of the current activity starts to fade and become dull, time to pick a new one that reenergizes you again. The same holds true for your kids. So much is asked of our kids these days that their fit time needs to be a release...and a blast!
Spend Family Time Outside! Talk to your family about how everyone wants to spend time outside. "Think outside the box" and find activities that interest everyone so no one feels pressured to do something out of their comfort zone. Outdoor live museums, sculpture gardens, zoos, botanical gardens, and sightseeing are all great ways to get everyone outside and bonding! Just being outside and walking around is great for a healthy lifestyle and a great way to spend the weekend with the family.
The Holidays Are Great For Fitness! With more family and friends around during this holiday weekend, friendly competition can turn into a healthful tradition for years to come. This same fun can carry over to daily or weekly activities that bring people together. From a family football game to a father and son playing one-on-one basketball, the possibilities are endless!
Here are pictures from last week's Kid Fit Challenge!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Gymnastics Plus
OPEN GYM:
$4/session
Preschool Open Gym
Friday Evening
5:30pm-7pm
$6/session
Family Fun Open Gym
Friday Evening
7pm-8:30pm
$6/session
Skill Open Gym
Friday Evening
8:30pm-10pm
$7.50/session
SUMMER CAMPS:
July 6-10 Urban Gymnastics
July 13-17 Fun-nastics
July 20-24 Flying High
July 27-31 Balancing Act
Day/Time: M-F 8am-5:30pm
Cost: $175.00 M-F $100.00 for 1/2 day
Bring your own sack lunch -- snacks will be provided
Morning Open Gym
Tuesday and Friday
10:30am-12pmTuesday and Friday
$4/session
Preschool Open Gym
Friday Evening
5:30pm-7pm
$6/session
Family Fun Open Gym
Friday Evening
7pm-8:30pm
$6/session
Skill Open Gym
Friday Evening
8:30pm-10pm
$7.50/session
SUMMER CAMPS:
July 6-10 Urban Gymnastics
July 13-17 Fun-nastics
July 20-24 Flying High
July 27-31 Balancing Act
Day/Time: M-F 8am-5:30pm
Cost: $175.00 M-F $100.00 for 1/2 day
Bring your own sack lunch -- snacks will be provided
Week 4
Thank you to everyone that braved the weather and made it out last week!
This week at the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge, "Explore the Possibilities" that Gymnastics Plus has to offer and "Experience the Fun" gymnastics can provide! It's all about games, games, and more games. Play exciting games like: musical spots and stars, dodge cube, capture the flag, and relay races. Have fun playing games and then cool down with a refreshing beverage from the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, this week's sponsor! When you get out for the activities you will also receive a free round of mini golf at Time Out Corner!
Tindal Tip: The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day! Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime -- more than four times the circumference of the globe. With all this walking it is important to have a good pair of shoes. Soles should be strong and flexible with a good gripping surface.
Fitness Tips: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER THIS SUMMER! One of the best things you can do to help your body is to drink 8 glasses of water per day. It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. Be sure you have water handy at all times by keeping a b ottle of water with you when you are working, traveling, or exercising.
MAKE HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FUN! Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous -- try new sports, games, and other activities as well as new foods. You'll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals -- don't try changing too much at once.
TEAM SPORTS ARE NOT THE ONLY PATH TO FITNESS. Encourage your kids to participate in team sports...but help them find individual sports too. That will help them bridge the gap from childhood into adult fitness. Some amazing and fun individual sports include: swimming, tennis, dancing, running, biking, hiking, martial arts, and golf.
Here are pictures from last week and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
This week at the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge, "Explore the Possibilities" that Gymnastics Plus has to offer and "Experience the Fun" gymnastics can provide! It's all about games, games, and more games. Play exciting games like: musical spots and stars, dodge cube, capture the flag, and relay races. Have fun playing games and then cool down with a refreshing beverage from the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, this week's sponsor! When you get out for the activities you will also receive a free round of mini golf at Time Out Corner!
Tindal Tip: The American Podiatric Medical Association says the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day! Those cover several miles, and they all add up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime -- more than four times the circumference of the globe. With all this walking it is important to have a good pair of shoes. Soles should be strong and flexible with a good gripping surface.
Fitness Tips: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER THIS SUMMER! One of the best things you can do to help your body is to drink 8 glasses of water per day. It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. Be sure you have water handy at all times by keeping a b ottle of water with you when you are working, traveling, or exercising.
MAKE HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FUN! Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous -- try new sports, games, and other activities as well as new foods. You'll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals -- don't try changing too much at once.
TEAM SPORTS ARE NOT THE ONLY PATH TO FITNESS. Encourage your kids to participate in team sports...but help them find individual sports too. That will help them bridge the gap from childhood into adult fitness. Some amazing and fun individual sports include: swimming, tennis, dancing, running, biking, hiking, martial arts, and golf.
Here are pictures from last week and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Week 3
Thank you to everyone that made it out last Saturday to the second week of the Kids Fitness Challenge! Just a special reminder to all the parents, We are doing this for FREE, all Summer Long!
Here are the activities for week number Three coming up this Saturday:
This week's theme: "Fun-Nastics!!!!"
Gymnastics Plus invites you to "Explore the Possibilities" that gymnastics has to offer, and "Experience the fun" that Gymnastics can provide you!
Activities will include Indoor & Outdoor activities!
Indoors there will be an obstacle course that includes climbing, jumping, rolling, and swinging!
Outdoors there will be a course that includes more jumping, rolling, running, and hopping!
And the day will end with Game Time and a beverage to cool down from the Z!
This week's tips:
1. Eat more grains, fruit, and vegetables! These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group. Bananas, Strawberries and melons are some great tasting fruits. Try vegetables raw, on a sandwich or in a salad.
2. Join in physical activities at school. Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structured activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.
3.Foods aren't good or bad. A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part -- or food -- is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don't forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, don't eat a third.
Tindal Tip: Make sure your shoes have arch supports. Arch Supports distribute weight over a wider area.
Thanks to all of our sponsors:
Tindal O&P Associates (www.tindalop.com)
Gymnastics Plus (www.gymnasticsplusmanhattan.com)
The Party Pals (www.thepartypals4u.com)
Time Out Corner
Eastside and Westside Markets (www.eastsideandwestsidemarkets.com)
And the New Sponsors that came on board this week:
The Manhattan Town Center (http://www.manhattantowncenter.com/)
D&I Plumbing, Heating & Air (http://www.dandiplumbingheatingandair.com/)
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center (http://www.kansasortho.com/)
Thanks again for coming out last week and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday at 10am!
Check out pics from last week's Kids Fitness Challenge here.
Here are the activities for week number Three coming up this Saturday:
This week's theme: "Fun-Nastics!!!!"
Gymnastics Plus invites you to "Explore the Possibilities" that gymnastics has to offer, and "Experience the fun" that Gymnastics can provide you!
Activities will include Indoor & Outdoor activities!
Indoors there will be an obstacle course that includes climbing, jumping, rolling, and swinging!
Outdoors there will be a course that includes more jumping, rolling, running, and hopping!
And the day will end with Game Time and a beverage to cool down from the Z!
This week's tips:
1. Eat more grains, fruit, and vegetables! These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group. Bananas, Strawberries and melons are some great tasting fruits. Try vegetables raw, on a sandwich or in a salad.
2. Join in physical activities at school. Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structured activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.
3.Foods aren't good or bad. A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part -- or food -- is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don't forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, don't eat a third.
Tindal Tip: Make sure your shoes have arch supports. Arch Supports distribute weight over a wider area.
Thanks to all of our sponsors:
Tindal O&P Associates (www.tindalop.com)
Gymnastics Plus (www.gymnasticsplusmanhattan.com)
The Party Pals (www.thepartypals4u.com)
Time Out Corner
Eastside and Westside Markets (www.eastsideandwestsidemarkets.com)
And the New Sponsors that came on board this week:
The Manhattan Town Center (http://www.manhattantowncenter.com/)
D&I Plumbing, Heating & Air (http://www.dandiplumbingheatingandair.com/)
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center (http://www.kansasortho.com/)
Thanks again for coming out last week and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday at 10am!
Check out pics from last week's Kids Fitness Challenge here.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Week 2
Thank you to everyone that made it out last Saturday to the first week of the Kids Fitness Challenge! It was a great success! Don't forget that the Kids Fitness Challenge lasts all summer long.
Here are the activities for week number two coming up this Saturday. We will be having a day of bouncing! Activities for bounce bounce bounce day will be: flag tag, number switch, and bounce count.
Flag Tag: use party streamers, tear into 1' pieces and tuck into each child's waistband. Goal of the game is to collect as many of the streamers as you can until everyone is out. Key--YOU MUST BOUNCE AND NOT RUN!!!
Number Switch: make 2 even teams, each member is numbered. Set a flag or goal in the middle of the field. When your number is called you race against the same number on the other team to capture the flag and make it back to your team before you get tagged out. Key--YOU MUST BOUNCE AND NOT RUN!!!
Bounce Count: using a beach ball, sit the kids down in a relatively close area. Start the ball bouncing and count how many times you can keep it from hitting the ground. (You must be sitting in a "crab" position to hit the ball.)
There will also be a special game with an inflatable bouncer provided by The Party Pals!
This week's tips:
1. Don't eat too much of one thing. You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries, and ice cream to eat healthily. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, and many different vitamins and minerals from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices from the food guide pyramid will help you get all these nutrients.
2. Work up a sweat. Vigorous workouts--when you're breathing hard and sweating--help your heart pump better, give you more energy, and help you look and feel your best. Start with a warm-up that stretches you muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging, or dancing. Next, do some activities that will help make you stronger, such as pushups or lifting weights. Last, cool down with more stretching and deep breathing.
3.Get fit with friends and family! Being active is much more fun with friends and family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.
Tindal Tip: Wear clean socks or stockings, change daily. Don't wear any that are too short or too tight.
Thanks to all of our sponsors:
Tindal O&P Associates (www.tindalop.com)
Gymnastics Plus (www.gymnasticsplusmanhattan.com)
The Party Pals (www.thepartypals4u.com)
Time Out Corner
Eastside and Westside Markets (www.eastsideandwestsidemarkets.com)
Thanks again for coming out last week and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Here are pictures from last week, check back next week for more!
Here are the activities for week number two coming up this Saturday. We will be having a day of bouncing! Activities for bounce bounce bounce day will be: flag tag, number switch, and bounce count.
Flag Tag: use party streamers, tear into 1' pieces and tuck into each child's waistband. Goal of the game is to collect as many of the streamers as you can until everyone is out. Key--YOU MUST BOUNCE AND NOT RUN!!!
Number Switch: make 2 even teams, each member is numbered. Set a flag or goal in the middle of the field. When your number is called you race against the same number on the other team to capture the flag and make it back to your team before you get tagged out. Key--YOU MUST BOUNCE AND NOT RUN!!!
Bounce Count: using a beach ball, sit the kids down in a relatively close area. Start the ball bouncing and count how many times you can keep it from hitting the ground. (You must be sitting in a "crab" position to hit the ball.)
There will also be a special game with an inflatable bouncer provided by The Party Pals!
This week's tips:
1. Don't eat too much of one thing. You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries, and ice cream to eat healthily. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, and many different vitamins and minerals from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices from the food guide pyramid will help you get all these nutrients.
2. Work up a sweat. Vigorous workouts--when you're breathing hard and sweating--help your heart pump better, give you more energy, and help you look and feel your best. Start with a warm-up that stretches you muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging, or dancing. Next, do some activities that will help make you stronger, such as pushups or lifting weights. Last, cool down with more stretching and deep breathing.
3.Get fit with friends and family! Being active is much more fun with friends and family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.
Tindal Tip: Wear clean socks or stockings, change daily. Don't wear any that are too short or too tight.
Thanks to all of our sponsors:
Tindal O&P Associates (www.tindalop.com)
Gymnastics Plus (www.gymnasticsplusmanhattan.com)
The Party Pals (www.thepartypals4u.com)
Time Out Corner
Eastside and Westside Markets (www.eastsideandwestsidemarkets.com)
Thanks again for coming out last week and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Here are pictures from last week, check back next week for more!
Friday, June 5, 2009
First Week of Kids Fitness Challenge
The first week of the Tindal O&P Kids Fitness Challenge is this Saturday! This kickoff event will include an obstacle course featuring hula hoops and a potato sack race. There is also a basketball or football toss, vertical jump, and a sit and reach station! This event begins at 10am at Gymnastics Plus.
This week's sponsor is The Party Pals! Party Pals is your one stop for all things to make a party fun. They have dance time characters, parachute play, picture time, temporary tattoos, an inflatable bouncer, balloon animals, cake delivery, and more! Check out their website, www.The PartyPals4U.com! There will be special appearances from Dora the Explorer and Elmo at the Kids Fitness Challenge thanks to The Party Pals!
Don't miss out on the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge, going on all summer long! Each week the kids will have a chance to get off the couch and active with fun activities. Just drop the kids by Gymnastics Plus and get a FREE game of mini golf thanks to Time Out Corner!
To keep up to date on the Kids Fitness Challenge just check back here, or go to our website, www.z963.com, and sign up for our weekly email! Also, feel free to chat about the experiences you've had at the Kids Fitness Challenge!
Fitness Tip: Make sure to wear shoes that fit, leather is best, it breathes like skin and molds to your feet. Cheaper canvas is fine for fast-growing children.
Nutrition Tip: Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles, or even last night's pizza!
This week's sponsor is The Party Pals! Party Pals is your one stop for all things to make a party fun. They have dance time characters, parachute play, picture time, temporary tattoos, an inflatable bouncer, balloon animals, cake delivery, and more! Check out their website, www.The PartyPals4U.com! There will be special appearances from Dora the Explorer and Elmo at the Kids Fitness Challenge thanks to The Party Pals!
Don't miss out on the Tindal O&P Associates Kids Fitness Challenge, going on all summer long! Each week the kids will have a chance to get off the couch and active with fun activities. Just drop the kids by Gymnastics Plus and get a FREE game of mini golf thanks to Time Out Corner!
To keep up to date on the Kids Fitness Challenge just check back here, or go to our website, www.z963.com, and sign up for our weekly email! Also, feel free to chat about the experiences you've had at the Kids Fitness Challenge!
Fitness Tip: Make sure to wear shoes that fit, leather is best, it breathes like skin and molds to your feet. Cheaper canvas is fine for fast-growing children.
Nutrition Tip: Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles, or even last night's pizza!
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