Children and Fitness

Today we have a brain teaser for you! In which United States’ state would you be more likely to find a yoga studio called “Big Yoga?” Did you say, “Texas?!” Congrats! Folks in Texas seem to do most everything “BIG.” Big Yoga in Houston is no exception. Big Yoga offers many programs, including Kids Yoga [...]

Reducing childhood obesity through 30 minutes of exercise per day is the goal of the Shape Up Across Oregon program. Since budget cuts in public schools have had a negative impact on the availability of structured physical activities, many local and state organizations are picking up the slack. There is obviously still a demand for [...]

It’s Valentine’s Day eve, and hearts are on the minds of a lot of folks! Heart health and healthy kids grabbed the stage over the weekend at select H-E-B McCreless Markets across Texas to dance the “Cupid’s Shuffle”. Read about this fun event here and see the happy faces of the participants! Let’s be on [...]

A recent study coming out of Concordia University in Montreal shows that children experiencing negative events alone had higher levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and a decrease in their feeling of self-worth revealed in their journal writings. There were less changes in the cortisol and self worth levels when a best friend was present [...]

Former Tennessee Titan cheerleaders join with the Williamson County Park and Recreation program to teach cheer classes beginning in March. How cool is that?! Wish I was a kid again. The cheer clinic is part of the Rhythm and Spirit class schedule of tumbling, dance and cheer classes offered through the Williamson County program for [...]