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It breaks her heart when she sees overweight children.

It bothers her when she hears kids talking about exercise as if it were a chore.

So Melanie Hendershot is doing something about it.

Im passionate about kids, she said. I want to help them find ways that are fun to be active.

Hendershot, 53, is co-founder of Spanaways Body Fun Fitness. As the little studio approaches its first anniversary in April, she is trying to provide more fitness options for children.

While, like many fitness studios, its classes like Zumba that brings in the most clients, Hendershot is finding that she has a knack for inspiring kids to exercise.

Like a parent who hides vegetables in the kids spaghetti, Hendershot is disguising exercise as something different for children.

She teaches a fitness course called Drums Alive, in which workouts are high-tempo drumming sessions.

But one of her favorite activities is to simply loan the kids a pair of spring-loaded shoes called Kangoo Jumps. The shoes, which have a football-shaped spring underfoot, are designed to reduce the impact of activities like jogging and jumping.

Its like a bouncing feeling, Hendershot said. Its a boing, boing, boing when you run instead of a pound, pound, pound.

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30-12-2011 14:30 Fit Kids is designed to motivate and inspire children to play, work together and develop a broad range of physical skills. Our program consists of relay races using pool noodles, balls, and beanbags, partner drills with balloons and scarves, and cooperative activities and plenty of fun team building games. Great for after school programs, library events, summer camps and elementary school programs. http://www.letsplaytoday.org

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Published: March. 1, 2012 at 12:06 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo., March 1 (UPI) -- Many U.S. researchers said they are concerned about getting minority populations to exercise more, but interventions are not culturally tailored.

Vicki Conn, associate dean for research and Potter-Brinton professor in the University of Missouri's Sinclair School of Nursing, found that minority adults who received exercise interventions increased their physical activity levels, but these interventions were not culturally adjusted to best assist them in improving overall health.

Conn and colleagues conducted an analysis of more than 100 studies that tested exercise interventions in 21,151 participants from minority populations. The majority of the supervised exercise studies included short-term programs with weekly exercise sessions, lasting an average of 12 weeks.

"In reviewing the studies, we were surprised at how infrequently the researchers culturally tailored the motivational interventions," Conn said in a statement. "For example, in the majority of interventions for African-Americans, there is no evidence that African-Americans helped design the study, recruit participants or deliver the programs."

People are always interested in whether exercise is going to help people lose weight, Conn said.

"Although we found small reductions in weight among study participants, perhaps more interesting is that throughout the 12-week studies, people in the control group gained weight," Conn said. "It could be that exercise is more important to prevent weight gain more so than to help people lose weight."

The findings were published in the current issue of the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

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02-12-2010 12:23 O2 MAX is a brand focused on addressing the unmet fitness needs of teenagers, college students and kids. Unlike others in the fitness industry, O2 MAX offers a compelling, effective, and fun offering of fitness services and products designed specifically for the younger generation. O2 MAX has a portfolio of products for kids ranging in ages 2 to early 20s. With the ability to successfully connect with its target demographic, O2 MAX is recognized as a leader in youth fitness as demonstrated by the media coverage received for the relationships and programs implemented to date: Prom Fit, College Fitness, Family Fitness, MAX Racing and after school programs. All programs leverage the use of social media to engage youth in real world fitness activities to promote healthier, more active, teen and young adult lifestyles. O2 MAX has been featured in Entrepreneur, Fitness, Oxygen, KABC, LA Times and has gained recognition within the Fitness Industry for being the leader in innovative and dynamic programs for youth of all ages!

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It's the most comprehensive resource for Thera-Band and Biofreeze research and exercise, and it's free.

(PRWEB) February 29, 2012

There are three key enhancements to Thera-BandAcademy.com 2.0 that benefit healthcare providers and consumers worldwide. First, healthcare providers can create customized exercise programs using Thera-Band products, save these programs and share them with patients via email or print. Secondly, the site has country-specific portals in native languages, plus all pages can be translated into one of 50 languages. Finally, the site has enhanced socialization tools including Google+ and links to Facebook and the popular Academy Blog. As noted, these features are free to all registered users.

Since launching the original Academy site ten years ago, the site has evolved into a unique resource that connects healthcare professionals and consumers to the ever growing body of knowledge on exercise, stated Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, Director of Thera-Band Academy. Our new site has several great new features that allow users to find content quickly and aid them in getting things done efficiently. Weve improved the navigationfewer clicks requiredexpanded the search compatibilities, and added abilities to easily customize, save and share information with users around the world.

In addition to these new features, users can continue to take advantage of the most comprehensive research database on Thera-Band and Biofreeze products, visit Learning Portals and search for professional workshops around the world, continued Page. This new version of Thera-Band Academy illustrates the commitment of Performance Health to support research and education for our customers. Currently, the Academy website has over 1,400 research references, 700 exercises, and 250 exercise programs, with more added daily.

Visit Thera-Band Academy.com to see these new features and to register for free. The Academy blog provides regular updates on research, events and new products as well.

About the Academy

The Thera-Band Academy was formed to scientifically document the benefits of resistance exercise and pain relief, guide the company in its development of new products and exercise programs, and to promote therapeutic exercise and pain management through professional and consumer education. The Academy web site is a unique resource that connects healthcare professionals and consumers to the ever growing body of knowledge on exercise. Registration is free and provides access to the largest database of rehab exercises, protocols, research and education in the world.

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Featuring leading brands like Thera-Band, Biofreeze and the new Pedigenix Foot Care System, Performance Health offers a broad portfolio of products for the therapy, rehabilitation, wellness, massage, podiatric and performance markets. In addition to market-leading products, Performance Health provides practice building support, evidence-based protocols, clinical and product education, turn-key dispensing and pain management solutions.

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Redwood City and Belmont personal training specialist, SportZal, highlights the importance of corrective exercise programs for mothers.

Belmont, CA (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

"Right after giving birth and for many years afterward, mothers often experience pains and aches from holding and carrying a child, bending over during playtimes and sitting on a floor a lot," Tatiana Fedorova, co-founder of SportZal said. "To prepare the body for those tasks, we recommend corrective fitness exercises."

Corrective exercises undo all of the imbalances in the body and guide the body to work in harmony and without pain by bringing the body into perfect postural position. When corrective exercises are combined with functional training, which teaches multidimensional muscle strength, aches and pains are prevented and eliminated.

This specific kind of training is especially useful for mothers who had children in their 30s and 40s, and for those who have had previous injuries and were former clients of physical therapy and chiropractic offices.

SportZal is the finest addition to the Redwood City corrective fitness community. More than an average gym, its Belmont personal training programs vary according to the individuals comforts and needs. Whether looking to train solo, with a group or bootcamp style, SportZal creates a fitness format for everyone.

For more information about any of SportZal's products or services, call 650-226-8695, view the fitness center on the web at http://www.sportzalus.com, or visit 390 El Camino Real, Suite J, in Belmont.

About SportZal

SportZal is a highly regarded Redwood City and Belmont fitness center that specializes in providing unique and highly individualized corrective fitness services to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In order to help clients achieve and maintain their health and wellness goals, SportZal offers services including personal training, physical therapy, life coaching and post-rehabilitation training. Its ongoing support and encouragement helps clients receive the results they desire, regardless of what format they choose.

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28-02-2011 08:23 As Prom and summer come , some girls begin dangerous fad diets or weight loss pills to look slim on prom and summer. O2 MAX Fitness MAX Prom/summer program, , uses prom and summer as a jumpstart for a lifetime of health. Enrollment in this10-week program includes a personalized fitness/exercise and nutrition plan - complete with support - developed by certified trainers to help girls get fit using the resources they have access to-be it a gym or their bedroom. Girls in the Los Angeles area also get entry into a series of exclusive fashion events in Santa Monica with gift giveaways and Prom shopping perks on hair, makeup, shoes, limo, by retail sponsors such as ABS and Benefit. Ultimately, it's not about that one night on the dance floor—it's about living life to the max, and finding the fun in a proactive, healthy lifestyle. That includes confidence in one's self and one's body. O2 MAX shows that fitness can be empowering and fun. For that reason, O2 MAX fashion partners will individually consult Primp for Prom participants, to bring out the belle in every girl. While based in Santa Monica, O2 MAX has attracted girls near and far by utilizing the Internet, Facebook and other social media tools. O2 MAX teens produced a mini video to show the importance of a healthy approach to get prom and summer ready, which is this video you are watching on You Tube. Health and fitness clubs can also help girls with the program in collaboration with O2 MAX-one club that has already ...

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MOUNTAIN VIEW (CBS 5) Exercise programs that make bold claims is nothing new. But a new kind of workout has grabbed the attention of Bay Area athletes, rescuers and NASA scientists.

Amidst the Velcro, hoses, and pain, may be the future of fitness. Its called Vasper, short for vascular performance. The workouts are the brainchild of Peter Wasowski.

As you can see Im not a fitness buff, Wasowski said, laughing.

During hard workouts, lactic acid builds in ones muscles, causing a burning sensation. That triggers the release of human growth hormones and other biochemicals. Vasper claims its pressure cuffs trap lactic acid in your quads and biceps, tricking your body into thinking its working a lot harder than it really is.

As we build up huge amounts of lactic acid, were sending a false signal to the brain. Like hacking the brain, telling the brain that weve destroyed all this muscle tissue when in fact, we havent, Wasowski said. The brain doesnt know that, it releases all this growth hormone to rebuild all this muscle tissue.

The compression cuffs, vest, footpads, and helmet are chilled down to as low as 40 degrees. It creates a strange feeling of simultaneous burning and cooling. As a result, Vasper said clients can push themselves a lot harder without sweating. Trainers guide clients through the interval workouts, consisting of six 30-second intensive sprints, with rests in between.

After the workout, Wasowski said the body is flush with human growth hormones, promising better sleep, and faster recovery. Wasowskis big claim: two hours worth of exercise in just 20 minutes.

The San Jose Sharks tested Vasper for two months last summer. Patrick Marelau, the teams all-time leading scorer, liked the workouts so much hes now an investor, appearing on the companys homepage.

When I did Vasper before my workouts, I had some of my best workouts. I went and did weightlifting after that. I can maybe compare it to like a runners high. Its unbelievable, said Marleau.

Vasper continued testing with the California Air National Guard 131st Rescue Squadron, based at Moffett Field in Mountain View. Dubbed pararescuers, the 131st is tasked with conducting risky missions around the world.

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