Best Weight Loss Tips: Youth-Related Exercise

Today, I Saw The Answer To The Obesity Problem!

I was driving around running errands today and saw something good....I saw the answer to America's obesity problem! It is 90 degrees today, sunny and no school. At two different school playgrounds today I saw a group of boys playing "2-hand touch" football, a group of girls and boys playing basketball and a group of boys playing basketball! That is exciting to me because I see this less and less! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSfcqEn6i5IfQojQMdVHW2adaKe2wTLwTCbnbxggLZ59_sHT5BaPD_SpDPPPbPr3dnHFTjm9y-G8DXP0R6hOEgs4jQQJKLwBAeFz5mykq1o2lPW5ljMU0FbKfmWahE-_pr3ZQQSIkza8N/s1600-h/Flag+football.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248967687306064754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSfcqEn6i5IfQojQMdVHW2adaKe2wTLwTCbnbxggLZ59_sHT5BaPD_SpDPPPbPr3dnHFTjm9y-G8DXP0R6hOEgs4jQQJKLwBAeFz5mykq1o2lPW5ljMU0FbKfmWahE-_pr3ZQQSIkza8N/s320/Flag+football.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Exercise (and good nutrition of course) is the answer to America's obesity problem. And, you don't have to go to the health club to do it....just get active every day! There is no better cardio exercise than playing "2-hand touch" football for an hour or two! The same with basketball, soccer or you pick the sport! And, guess what? These exercise activities will work for adults too! So, what's the point Mark? Get moving and get moving as much and as often as you can! Here's another example: one of my errands was getting my Fitness Hut Truck inspected. Waiting around on car repairs or inspections will bore you to tears! So, I just walked back and forth for about 30 minutes to pass the time. Its not complicated....just get active! That is the answer! Have a great workout or "2-hand touch" football game today! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Today, I Saw The Answer To The Obesity Problem!

I was driving around running errands today and saw something good....I saw the answer to America's obesity problem! It is 90 degrees to...

Overweight Kids Are Imitating What They See In Adults

THIS IS REALLY A DISBURBING THOUGHT--KIDS SEEM TO THINK ITS NORMAL AND OKAY TO BE OVERWEIGHT! THERE IS LESS AND LESS PEER PRESSURE TO STAY FIT AND LOOK YOUR BEST! That's right adults! When it comes to fat loss and weight loss, kids are doing what they see in adults. "Do as I say and not as I do" doesn't work! Let's face it---there has been a weight problem in this country for a while. There are many reasons for this like sedentary lifestyles (less walking, sit down jubs, sitting at the computer for hours at home, less outdoor activities), over-eating and less regular exercise. I was sitting in a meeting some months ago and the speaker said something that caught everyone's attention. He basically said that for the first time since medical statistics have been kept on life expectancy in the United States, life expectancy will go down starting with this generation. That generation is your kid's generation. The reason? Obesity. Obesity and the diseases it causes is now the number one preventable condition that causes death in this country. I don't see very many kids playing "street ball", playing yard games, on playgrounds, at swimming pools, etc. That's what I want to see more of from kids. I don't see enough adults doing these things either. That kind of physical activity is not forced but is usually the result of their imagination. It makes burning calories fun for kids! It has been proven that we are more likely to continue activities that are enjoyable. Let's all do our part to change this trend! The obesity problem in this country didn't happen overnight and things won't change overnight. Get started making changes today! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Overweight Kids Are Imitating What They See In Adults

THIS IS REALLY A DISBURBING THOUGHT--KIDS SEEM TO THINK ITS NORMAL AND OKAY TO BE OVERWEIGHT! THERE IS LESS AND LESS PEER PRESSURE TO STAY ...

The Top Ten Reasons That Kids Should Exercise

Listen to these top 10 reasons kids should exercise because the obesity epidemic among kids ages 6 to 19 has reached 15 percent. This is almost quadruple what is was in the late 1960s. Here are the reasons, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE): 1) Kids who exercise are likely to continue the good habit as adults. 2) Exercise helps kids reach and maintain a healthy body weight. 3) Kids who exercise have strong muscles, bones and joints. 4) Exercise helps in the development of interpersonal skills, especially for kids who play team sports. 5) Fitness improves overall sleep. 6) Research has found that exercise promotes involved school attendance and enhances academic performance. 7) Kids who exercise have greater self-esteem and better body images. 8) Kids who are regularly active prevent or delay the onset of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and hypertension. 9) Active kids report less anxiety and depression and are happier overall. 10) Exercise improves motor coordination and the development of motor-performance skills. If the opposite is true for non-exercisers, then get your kids started already! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

The Top Ten Reasons That Kids Should Exercise

Listen to these top 10 reasons kids should exercise because the obesity epidemic among kids ages 6 to 19 has reached 15 percent. This is a...

FITNESSGRAM---Schools' Assessment Tool For Kids' Fitness

In an effort to combat childhood obesity rates, some states have implemented FITNESSGRAM which was created by Cooper Institute for kids in grades 3 through 12. In a 2005 study, it was estimated that 30% of children were overweight. This is an alarming figure that must be reversed. FITNESSGRAM is a physical fitness assessment tool. It measures aerobic capacity, body composition (lean mass vs. fat mass), muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. The fitness tests are not for "pass" or "fail," but are to be used to assess the child's overall fitness level. Also, suggestions to improve the child's fitness will be made. The goal of the program is for each child to achieve a "Healthy Fitness Zone" which is a research based standard of healthy fitness levels. Gender and age of each child is also taken into account during the fitness assessment. Check to see what your state is doing about physical fitness in your childs' schools. I strongly recommend FITNESSGRAM as a part of the solution of the child obesity epidemic in this country. Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

FITNESSGRAM---Schools' Assessment Tool For Kids' Fitness

In an effort to combat childhood obesity rates, some states have implemented FITNESSGRAM which was created by Cooper Institute for kids in g...

Teens Can Get Their "Rears In Gear" With Exercise

It's not complicated for teens to stay active! They just need to be a little creative and be willing to change their routines a little (i.e., give up some video game time). Here's some examples: 1) Find activities you enjoy such as dancing, roller-skating, biking, swimming, jogging, weight lifting, rec sports, etc. DON'T FORGET ACTIVITIES LIKE LASERTAG OR PAINTBALL. If you enjoy the activity, you're more likely to stay with it. YOU NEED 60 MINUTES OF CARDIO ACTIVITY EVERYDAY. 2) Partner up with a friend and challenge one another to exercise and stay fit. 3) Try to walk as much as possible. Walk to the store, shop at the mall, walk to school (if safe and possible), walk to a friend's house, etc. 4) Exercise on the stability ball while watching your favorite television show. You could easily get in 7-10 hours per week of exercise just by using this neat trick. 5) Buy a set of light weight dumbbells and do full-body exercises 3 days a week. They are critical for your bone health, joint health and they help you lose fat-mass weight. DOWNLOAD FITNESS PROGRAMS TO YOUR iPOD OR RENT/BUY FITNESS DVDs TO GUIDE YOU. See how easy and fun it is to stay fit? Ready, set....go! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Teens Can Get Their "Rears In Gear" With Exercise

It's not complicated for teens to stay active! They just need to be a little creative and be willing to change their routines a little ...

Kids Should Start Early With Good Fitness Habits

Childhood memories stay with us forever, whether they are good or bad. Exercising at an early age is a good memory that every kid should have. And it is a good habit that will follow a kid into adulthood. When should fitness training start? According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, children aged 6 years and older should participate in activities that enhance muscle strength and muscle endurance. In my opinion, this can be done in a way that is safe and enjoyable for kids. And it should be done in a way that provides learning of new skills, building of friendships and experiencing success-----NOT BASED ON COMPETITION-----KEEP IT FUN! KIDS SHOULD EXERCISE AT LEAST 60 MINUTES PER DAY. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Kids Should Start Early With Good Fitness Habits

Childhood memories stay with us forever, whether they are good or bad. Exercising at an early age is a good memory that every kid should ha...

Exergaming? Making Exercise Fun

With the epidemic in America's child obesity rates, the priority is to get kids involved in activities involving movement. The video game industry is beginning to invest large sums of cash in games that require the player to mimic movements such as golf swings, skiing, bat swings, basketball, etc. As a personal trainer, I realize that all movement burns calories. And it doesn't matter to your heart if you are running on a treadmill or playing an intense "exergame." These video "exergames" are being made for gyms, homes, arcades and schools. My preference is to go outside to play games, exercise and move around. Playing outside is also easier on your wallet. But, if "exergaming" is your way to exercise, then it is a good start (but you still need more exercise). Your health and fitness is what matters. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Exergaming? Making Exercise Fun

With the epidemic in America's child obesity rates, the priority is to get kids involved in activities involving movement. The video ga...

Exercise Advice For Teen Girls

Okay TeenGirl, here is some easy-to-follow exercise advice for you: buy a set of light weight dumbbells and do full-body exercises 3 days a week. They are critical for your bone health, joint health and they help you lose fat-mass weight. TeenGirl, your primary concern is to develop peak bone mass. After graduating from high school, girls have all the bone mass they will ever have--unless they strength train to increase it. DOWNLOAD FITNESS PROGRAMS TO YOUR iPOD OR RENT/BUY FITNESS DVDs TO GUIDE YOU! YOU CAN EVEN EXERCISE WHILE YOU WATCH TELEVISION! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Exercise Advice For Teen Girls

Okay TeenGirl, here is some easy-to-follow exercise advice for you: buy a set of light weight dumbbells and do full-body exercises 3 days a...

Muscles Are For Girls Too!

Muscles are not just for boys! Girls, you need to develop strength and build muscle in order to improve overall health, lose body fat, buil...

Life Expectancy Going Down In United States, 2

As a side note to yesterday's <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/07/life-expectancy-going-down-in-us.html">post</a>, I am seeing more kids (ages 12 and up) working out in the health clubs this summer. That is a good sign! But there are far more kids who are not active at all. For example, I don't see very many kids playing "street ball", playing yard games, on playgrounds, at swimming pools, etc. That's what I want to see more of from kids. That kind of physical activity is not forced but is usually the result of their imagination. It makes burning calories fun for kids! It has been proven that we are more likely to continue activities that are enjoyable. Now kids (and adults), go outside and play! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Life Expectancy Going Down In United States, 2

As a side note to yesterday's post , I am seeing more kids (ages 12 and up) working out in the health clubs this summer. That is a good...

Life Expectancy Going Down In United States

Check out this disturbing news about life expectancy: I was sitting in a meeting today and the speaker said something that caught everyone's attention. He basically said that for the first time since medical statistics have been kept on life expectancy in the United States, life expectancy will go down starting with this generation. That generation is your kid's generation. The reason? Obesity. Obesity and the diseases it causes is now the number one preventable condition that causes death in this country. What can you do about this? Exercise regularly, eat healthier and make sure your kids do the same. And help and/or encourage as many people in your corner of the world to live healthier. In my opinion, that's the only way to reverse the obesity epidemic. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Life Expectancy Going Down In United States

Check out this disturbing news about life expectancy: I was sitting in a meeting today and the speaker said something that caught everyone...

Youth Exercise Cost A Little Money and A Lot of Effort

It doesn't cost much money for our youth to start exercising every day. They don't even need to be on a sports team or club. Concentration should be on exercises that encourage core strength, balance, flexibilty and muscle endurance. Many of these exercises require little else but their body weight and their effort. Examples are circuit jump roping, squats, lunges, single-leg squats, single-leg squat touchdowns, pushups, pullups, bridges, supergirls and ladder drill exercises. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Youth Exercise Cost A Little Money and A Lot of Effort

It doesn't cost much money for our youth to start exercising every day. They don't even need to be on a sports team or club. Conce...

Alarming Stats About American Kid's Fitness

According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, here is the sad news for our kids: --1 out of every 4 children are considered overweight --2/3 of American children ages 6 to 17 cannot pass a basic fitness test and 40% of children ages 5 to 8 show at least one risk factor for heart disease (increased blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle) --3 out of 4 children are at risk for developing heart disease later in life THE GOOD NEWS? WE CAN START DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT TODAY! ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS TO GET ACTIVE EVERY DAY DOING SOMETHING THEY ENJOY, WHETHER ITS SPORTS OR SOME OTHER ACTIVITY. ADULTS MUST LEAD THE WAY AND GET ACTIVE THEMSELVES! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Alarming Stats About American Kid's Fitness

According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, here is the sad news for our kids: --1 out of every 4 children are ...

Fad Diets Could Be Dangerous For Girls

Girls should never try fad diets! I do not recommend extreme diets that omit one or more of the macronutrients. The macronutrients are fats, protein and carbohydrates. No doubt, bad fad diets have contributed to diseases such as anorexia and bulimia. Female athletes are at risk when diets are inadequate because of concerns about weight gain. Girls should eat right and exercise. The weight will take care of itself. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Fad Diets Could Be Dangerous For Girls

Girls should never try fad diets! I do not recommend extreme diets that omit one or more of the macronutrients. The macronutrients are fa...

Do Your Kids A Huge Favor---Encourage Them To Exercise

Kids who exercise have greater self-esteem and better body images. Kids who are regularly active prevent or delay the onset of heart diseas...