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Rock-Climbing Facility Also Caters to Non-Climbers
By
Anne B. McDonnell,
February 2009
Yosemite Fitness, known for its rock climbing programs, also offers equipment and programs for youth and the non-climber.
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Meet the Expert: Youth
By
Stephen A. Black,
July 2008
Fitness programs for children need to be fun and appropriate for young bodies. Interval training, strength training and new technology-based equipment can all play a role in exercise programs for young people.
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Meet the Experts: Youth Fitness
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Amy Scanlin,
March 2008
Children's fitness is no longer just about organized sports. Here, experts share tips for helping to make fitness fun for youth.
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Managing Fun for Young Members
By
Donna Loyle,
November 2007
Hiring and retaining the right children's fitness director isn't child's play. Here's how to do it right.
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The Basics of a Youth Weight-Loss Program
By
Ryan Vogt,
February 2007
With childhood obesity increasing, fitness centers need to be part of the solution. Offering a successful youth weight-loss program requires planning, commitment, a great staff and motivating ideas.
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Recognizing Outstanding Youth Sports Programs
By
Michael Popke ,
1/01/2007
The five winners of the 2006 National Alliance for Youth Sports' Excellence in Youth Sports Award have their priorities in the right place.
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Developing Sports Training Programs for Youths
By
Tommi Paavola,
11/1/2006
Developing sports training programs for youths requires more profound knowledge,
a more involved mind-set and different tools than creating programs for adults.
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Preschool Fitness
By
Michele Silence,
November 2006
With the current state of childhood obesity, children's fitness programs can help your community and your bottom line. But it will take more than just developing an in-facility program. Learn how your facility can take preschool fitness programs on the road and make them not just fun, but also educational.
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Positive Lifestyles for Kids
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
October 2006
Health professionals have expressed alarm at the rising obesity rates in all segments of the population, including children and adolescents.
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Get Positive with Children
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
October 2006
In less than 30 years, the obesity rates for children and teens have doubled, and for children ages six to 11, they have tripled.
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