One of my missions is to change the Snack Culture on the Game Side Lines. I recently gave a talk on this topic to the coaches volunteering for the sports program at out local YMCA – Harris YMCA in Charlotte, NC. Change happens with one coach, one family, one team. If I can change the … More How to Feed an Athlete
It seems really hard to workout on vacation. There is no equipment, no instructors, no gyms that are free, etc. Here is our most recent video from MC2Charlotte, created while on our vacation at Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia. This can be done while on the go or in your back yard. No Excuses!! In … More Beach Partner Workout
The weather is finally getting nice. Bathing suit season is around the corner. The kids and their electronics are driving you crazy. You are tired, easily irritated, not happy with your stress, fitness level, or you are simply ready to make a change. Here is the work out for you. The best part, it gets … More Kid and Parent Full Body Workout
An Amazing Family Thanksgiving calls for a Superstar Family Workout. Here is how it went down: We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend with family from New Jersey, Asheville, and Kentucky. We cooked, we prepared! We feasted, played games, and laughed uncontrollably. All ages came to visit us. From 75 to 4 years old. The weather … More The Fitness Domino Effect at Thanksgiving
Here are some common question I get in clinic all the time about kids and fitness: How can kids be motivated to move? How can we prevent them from being couch potatoes? What activities do you have to do to make them move? Why do they not listen to us when we tell them that … More Actions speak louder then words when it comes to kids being active
How do you hydrate your body? What happens when you are an athlete and need those very important “ELECTROLYTES” as a lot of coaches recommend. What do you drink? So lets break the drinks down and discuss…. Powerade and Gatorade are high glycemic index foods which means they spike your blood sugar super fast, which … More Sports Drink Breakdown and the Connection to Poor Athletic Performance
Motivating teens to move may seem like a daunting task. It seems like a majority of them just want to lay around and do nothing. It can be so frustrating. So how to tackle this problem? How can we as parents help them make a change? First, we must take control of electronics. Yes, those … More Motivating Teens to Move in Creative Ways
Tips on how to add a different form of activity into your child’s daily routine. Walking to/from School On my days off I walk my kids to The Elementary School which is 1 mile away from my house. I only have one child left there, but due to late middle school start, my 7th grader also … More Walking to School is a Great Way to Fit Exercise into Your Day
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