Category: Youth/Adolescent Fitness

There is no doubt that childhood and adolescence are decisive periods to acquire healthy lifestyle behaviors, like being physically active

Obesity is one of those diseases that just breaks my heart. After almost 24 years in the health care field,

Childhood obesity is an epidemic affecting over 340 million youth worldwide, with rates continuing to increase each year. Importantly, childhood

Patients with sport-related concussion have traditionally been advised to employ strict physical and cognitive rest until all of their symptoms

School-aged children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day of the week. Only 26% of

School-aged children should get at least 60 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day of the week

Both organizations recognized by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition for promoting participation in youth sports The U.S.

Myth: Lifting weights is unsafe for children and will stunt their growth. One of the most common myths associated with

Presented in association with ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness book, and the 10 Myths about Youth Physical Activity blog.

This guide provides general rules of thumb for when to seek immediate medical help and when it is safe to