Excessive stress, injury, being burnt out, along with other negative aspects of youth sport can be avoided. Here are some simple ways to avoid putting too much stress on athletes and creating problems. The thrill should be competition, not winning. … Continue reading
There are many benefits of a young child’s involvement in sport. Through sports, children learn physical skills, gain an appreciation of physical fitness, and grow emotionally and socially. Learning Physical Skills Young athletes learn both fundamental motor skills and sport-specific … Continue reading
Many parents come to me with questions about their children’s involvement in sports. When should children start sports? What sports should they do? When should sports get competitive? Expert Frank Eksten of the Franciscan Sports Medicine Institute in Indiana answers these … Continue reading
I recently read “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck. In the book, the researcher shows us how we can learn to our full potential by developing a “growth mindset.” People with a growth mindset take on challenges … Continue reading
February can be a tough month for a lot of people. The holidays are over, the new year’s resolutions may be getting tough to stick to, the weather can be cold, etc. For the past few years, I have made … Continue reading
Many of my friends, my clients, and I are starting new health plans. Our goal is to eat well, exercise, and give up some vices. Adopting a new habit requires a lot of motivation and discipline. And quitting a bad habit … Continue reading
Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter are far-ranging. Laughter can lower blood pressure; increase vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood; give a workout to the diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscle; … Continue reading
Recently, I took my Wilderness First Responder recertification course and brushed up on those important skills regarding how to respond to emergencies in the wilderness. I took the Wilderness EMT course five years ago, and used my skills on myself … Continue reading
Feeling stressed? Watch this video by Kelly McGonigal called “How to Make Stress Your Friend.” She explores new research on our attitude towards stress. If we can see stress as positive and energizing, we can change how our bodies … Continue reading
CPR training has changed a lot in the last several years, as we have more research on what really works and what doesn’t really matter. CPR used to be complicated. People were so concerned about performing CPR correctly or getting a … Continue reading
This spring, try some “yardworkouts.” Yardwork workouts get the job done and can be great exercise. Tackle projects in your yard and burn calories at the same time. Of course, use proper safety precautions (gloves, protective eyewear) when doing yardwork. … Continue reading
If you talk to yourself, you are not alone. Experts say that most people engage in self-talk. Self-talk can be the key to performing well. Mentally tough athletes deliberately engage in self-talk to motivate themselves and guide themselves through their … Continue reading
Parents want their child to have confidence and enjoy their sport, but they don’t want to over-praise. How can you best support your child in sport? Here are a 5 tips for supporting your child athlete: 1. Encourage self-motivation. Motivation must … Continue reading
Spring is here. Exercising in the woods is great, but remember to check for ticks and protect against Lyme Disease. See this concise fact sheet for more information. 3 things to remember: 1) Ticks tend to climb up to a warm spot – … Continue reading
