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How a Hot Tub in Your Backyard Can Improve Your Life
A hot tub, which is frequently regarded as a luxury item, can help you achieve whatever it is you want more of in your life, whether it be improved physical or emotional health, time outside, or social interaction. Regardless of your primary driving force, consider purchasing a hot tub as an investment in your healthy […]
Keeping Germs at Bay in Your Child Care Center, Part 2
If you’re not careful, your child care center can easily become a place where contagious illnesses thrive. As important as policies for exclusion may be, the most significant factor in preventing the spread of common childhood illnesses is actually proper hygiene. Unfortunately, many illnesses become contagious while they’re still asymptomatic (lacking visible symptoms). So no […]
Keeping Germs at Bay in Your Child Care Center, Part 1
When flu season rolls around, it’s easy to resign yourself to the idea that a barrage of illnesses will be making its way through your child care center throughout the winter months. If it seems to you that kids are more likely than adults to get sick, your instincts are right! As children’s bodies build […]
Foot Health for Dancers: What the Experts Say, Part 2
In Part 1, we considered the perspectives of two professional therapists who work exclusively with dancers. Now we’ll look at several foot facts that should play into any dancer’s decision to use a foot stretcher — and warnings for those who do. Each Dancer’s Foot Is Unique. Because each dancer and each foot is unique, […]
Foot Health for Dancers: What the Experts Say, Part 1
Like many issues, that of foot stretchers conjures a wide spectrum of opinions. However, many experts agree that these devices can be used safely by some dancers, as long as caution is exercised. Want a little more detail on the pros and cons of foot stretchers? We’ll summarize a couple expert opinions for you, and […]
Pool Health Tips: Aquatic Workouts, Part 1
Outdoor swimming pools are multi-functional additions with opportunities for mental and physical health benefits. While simply gazing at water can reduce blood pressure and inspire inner peace, the most significant health benefits can be experienced due to physically getting into the pool and treating it as a pool gym. While this still takes some personal […]
Why Sleep Is Important for Young Athletes
Do you know what probably affects young athletes even more than their diet and the quality of their instruction and practice? Sleep. It’s simple, but its significance simply can’t be overstated. And forget about 8 hours: according to the National Sleep Foundation, most children actually require between 9 and 14 hours per 24-hour period, depending […]
4 Ways Young Athletes Can Improve Sleep Quality
For young athletes, sleep is extremely important. We’ve talked about that before. But now we’re going to get really practical and give you four steps that you can apply personally toward healthier sleep. While keeping bed times and wake times regular are certainly part of the equation, they’re definitely not the entire picture. Know Your […]
Add a Pool to Your Backyard to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
Did you know that installing an in-ground swimming pool in your backyard might be a huge step toward living a healthier lifestyle? Here, we’re talking about physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You’ll be inviting your family to join you in making progress toward a better body and mind by offering easy and convenient access to […]
Pool Health Tips: Aquatic Workouts, Part 4
If you’re looking for some innovative ways to spice up your existing water workouts, this post is for you! In previous posts in this series (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), we’ve considered the many unique benefits of aquatic workouts as well as some places to find lists of workouts and ways to plan and […]
Pool Health Tips: Aquatic Workouts, Part 3
Are you getting bored with your current water workout? Whether you’re looking for your very first water workout or training for a triathlon, there’s bound to be a workout option available for you! From helpful basic gear to high-tech innovations, we’ll help you maximize the potential health benefits of your swimming pool by giving you […]
Pool Health Tips: Aquatic Workouts, Part 2
Your private pool gym offers so much potential in the way of health benefits! While any pool can give you the same kind of workout, your own backyard oasis offers unique opportunities for private, convenient aquatic workouts with the added bonus of delighting in the serene ambiance you’ve worked so hard to create in your […]
Fallston, MD – Personal Physical Fitness Trainer
Physical Fitness Training with Dave – Serving Bel Air, Forest Hill & Fallston in Maryland Training with me can save you money! That’s right, by increasing your fitness and improving your wellness, you can realize big savings in your health care costs, your life insurance premiums, avoid days off work due to illness, improve your […]
Good News: These Three Problems Aren’t RWIs
Even if you have your own private swimming pool, reading about Recreational Water Illnesses can be pretty disconcerting. So after a series of 4 posts about those frustrating possibilities (See parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we thought we’d give you some good news! Contrary to some people’s assumptions, the following ailments cannot be transmitted […]