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!
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