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
There is a constant battle between viruses, bacteria, parasites, cancer cells and our Antibodies. The goal of these articles on Immune Health is to give you the tools to build your antibody army in number and efficiency. Part 2/4 on Building the Immune System for Back to School – Exercise. Here is the link … More Building Your Immune System for Back to School – Exercise
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
With the long weekend upon us and summer vacay approaching, parents everywhere are starting to stress over what to do with the kids this summer. Parental concerns are steeply rising over the possibility of endless Netflix, texting, and social media use. Let’s not underestimate the nerve shattering whining over iPads and tantrums over mindless cartoons. TV, … More 10 Great Outdoor Activities for Families in Charlotte, NC
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
This is a family’s story who began the journey to change a community, and in the process discovered that the most profound impact was created in their family and children. I got to know this family through the group exercise classes I was taking at the Y, while they were living in Charlotte. Over the … More Family of Champions Evolution
The Dirty Dozen Family Workout is our second youtube video for the whole family. Keep it Simple, Keep it Short, Give everyone a job – modifications demo, timer guy, supporting friend, energy motivator….. 12 squats 12 mountain climbers 12 jumping jacks 12 burpees 12 lunges 12 push-ups 12 butt kicks 12 second plank 12 high … More Getting Kids to Workout on a Sunny Day
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
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
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