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Kids Fitness: Study says Elementary School Kids are Unhappy with their Bodies

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 15, 2015

A recent study found that children as young as 8 years old are already expressing dissatisfaction with their bodies. Kids fitness programs may be one solution if you’re concerned about the implications of children having a negative body image so early in life.

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Topics: kids obesity, kids fitness, kids

Kids’ Fitness: Great Ways for the Kids to Have Fun in the Water

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 15, 2015

Great times await you and other families that sign up for a Merritt Athletic Clubs’ membership this year. That’s a given. What you might not be so sure about is how to make the most of our heated pool with the kids. After all, the little ones do tend to get restless rather quickly. So we’ve compiled a few pool-rific, kids' fitness ideas that you might want to take under advisement. They’re geared towards kids 8 years of age and younger and are useful in a variety of watery settings:

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Topics: swimming, kids fitness, kids, kids swimming

Kids Fitness: Study Encourages Exercise Instead of Dieting for Girls

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 15, 2015

If you are concerned about kids fitness, you may want to take a closer look at a recent study that suggests a link between dieting at an early age and later health issues for girls. Researchers suggest intervening as early as elementary school, and exercise is an essential part of the program.

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Topics: exercise, exercise diet, kids fitness, kids

Study Says Pizza is a Major Obstacle to Kids Fitness

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 13, 2015

A new study on kids fitness found that almost one in four teens eat pizza on an average day adding an extra 230 calories, 5 grams of saturated fat and 484 mg of sodium to their diet. See what experts recommend for helping kids to lighten up on pizza.

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Topics: kids obesity, kids fitness, kids

[Healthy Life]Vitamins Make Headlines: Are Your Kids Protected Against Heart Disease?

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 13, 2015

Are your children consuming enough vitamin D each day to enjoy a healthy life? If not, it may be time to invest in a bottle of Nutra Vitamin D3 or another liquid vitamin D supplement. They’re perfect for kids of all ages and if your little ones are not getting enough of the vitamin every day, you’re putting them at risk for a host of cardiovascular diseases. At least that’s what the latest research coming out of the University of Turks and the Endocrine Society seem to indicate.

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Topics: healthy, children, vitamins, fitness, kids

Kids Need Fitness Too: Merritt Clubs Provides Some Helpful Tips

Posted by Sterling McKinley

Oct 13, 2015

Create a family tradition, and encourage your kids to exercise!  The American Heart Association recommends all children ages two and older should participate in at least 30 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-intensity physical activities every day.

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Topics: kids fitness, kids classes, kids

Michael Phelps Swim School is Ideal for Improving Kids' Fitness

Posted by Heather Blake

Aug 16, 2013

Has all the recent talk surrounding Michael Phelps’ June 2013 photo shoot got your kiddos reaching for their swimsuits? If so, you may want to capitalize on their enthusiasm for the retired Olympian by signing them up for our Michael Phelps Swim School Program. It’s an excellent way to improve yourkids' fitness levels and fuel their chlorine soaked, athletic dreams.

For proof of the activity’s fitness value, just take a moment to consider all of the health benefits commonly associated with it. They include the ability to improve our musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems as well as burn calories. Some people say it can even improve one’s mood and minimize certain maladaptive behaviors. In addition, knowing such skills can help to reduce your child’s risk of being involved in an accidental drowning.

Our version of the kids’ fitness program is being offered at our Merritt Athletic Clubs in Towson, Canton and Eldersburg. It is designed for Maryland residents between 6 months and 12 years of age. Families may opt to sign their children up for once a week, individual or group lessons based on their age and skill level. In general, both types of lessons tend to last 30 minutes each and run over a course of 6 weeks.

The skill levels include get wet, pre-beginner, beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate. During the sessions, the kids will learn such valuable skills as rotary breathing, backstroke and freestyle techniques. They’ll also receive Michael Phelps related, motivational items including gold medal stickers. Session times and dates will vary based on the Michael Phelps Swim School Program level desired.

Would you like to learn more about the Michael Phelps Swim School and the other great kids’ fitness programs offered at our Towson, Canton and Eldersburg locations? Contact us by calling 1-410-563-0225 or stop by the Merritt Athletic Clubs’ website.

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Topics: Merritt Athletics, children, Michael Phelps Swim School, Michael Phelps, Fitness for a Cause, swim school, swim, Aquatics, swimming, kids