Summer fun isn't done #kidsskatefree

Summer is in full swing, and maybe the troops are getting restless. If you're looking for something cool for them to do that's active, and free, try taking them skating.

• A fun way to increase muscular strength and cardiorespiratory endurance.
• A way to burn anywhere from 330 to 600 calories per hour.
• A Great for improving balance and flexibility.
• A fantastic source of aerobic exercise.
• A key to weight control.
• Easy to learn.
• A great tension reliever and enthusiasm builder.
• An excellent way to help maintain good health.

Celebrate National Walking Day and Foot Health Awareness Month by walking 30 minutes a day

Put your best foot forward, today is National Walking Day, and throughout April’s Foot Health Awareness Month participate in Orthaheel and Dr.Weil Integrative Footwear’s 2^nd annual Walkaboutcampaign!

With statistics showing 72% of Americans say they don't exercise because foot pain prevents them from doing so, and a recent study showing too much time spent sitting could increase the odds for Type 2 Diabetes, getting active and making foot health should be a priority.

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Get Fit By Gaming Giveaway

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If you're looking for a fun way to get fit, look no further. Enter to win this Xbox Kinect Bundle gaming system. It's so much fun you won't even know you're exercising.

30 Blogs on Healthy Living for Kids to help you help them with exercise, diet, recommendations, recipes, kids in the kitchen, and body image

Contributed by AupairJobs

Growing up a few decades ago, no one worried about what kids ate. Everyone seemed to envy kids because they had such high metabolisms they could burn off anything. 

However, now that kids sit in front of the TV or play video games for hours on end they don’t have such high metabolisms, and childhood obesity is now a huge risk. 

Here are 30 blog entries regarding things you can do with and for your kids to keep them healthy. 

JITC: $90 for 4 week outdoor boot camp at William R. Davie Park

JITC: $90 for 4 week outdoor boot camp at William R. Davie Park, William R. Davie Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Road,Charlotte, NC, 28226 (704) 877-7872

Win a 10" Aerobie® Sprintflying ring - ends 8/10

My grandkids love the outdoors, and it helps keep them healthy. Children need to exercise their bodies to exercise their young minds.