Fitness
Turning Everyday Activities Into Exercise
The going recommendation is one hour of active play every day – and, while we hope your kids regularly exceed that recommendation, we know that staying active during the cold and rainy season can prove a bit of a struggle. Thankfully, while outdoor sports do provide a great outlet for that energy, they’re not the…
Read More3 Ways to Kick Start Your Fitness in 2012
Whether you’ve made the traditional New Year’s resolution to get more active in January or you are simply looking for new ways to keep up with your current goals, here are three ways to give your January plans a boost: 1) Find A Workout Buddy While we’d never suggest that going to the health club…
Read MorePhysical activity, like martial arts training, essential for youngsters, study says.
A new study, published in this week’s Pediatric Journal, of Day Cares and education centers has revealed that Preschoolers aren’t getting enough physical activity in their day. That’s a bad precedent being set for sedentary lifestyles in the future when according to the CDC approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19…
Read MoreGirl Scout Week at Sidekicks
Girl Scouting builds girls courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Centers is a strong supporter of Girl Scouts and has teamed up with the Fossil Valley Service Unit and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida to celebrate Girl Scout Week March 7th through the 12th. Sidekicks…
Read MoreHealth Care Reform You Can Really Count On
By Manny Cabrera III, Chief Instructor As you’re aware, last night’s passage of the massive health care reform bill by the House of Representatives is set to dramatically revamp the way health care is done in America. It had the Democrats celebrating and the Republicans declaring that the real fight had yet to begin. I…
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