Being able to get them outside helps
This gorgeous early spring has given parents another benefit. The kids can go outside to play. And that activity is good for them. A recent article on the parenting site Babble discussed how much and what kind of physical activity children need for good health. Play can be good for children in many ways, the article said. Hopscotch can help build strong bones. Climbing trees develops muscle strength. Jumping rope is good aerobic activity. Limiting television and electronic toys time, using the stroller less, getting enough sleep and not letting children sit for more than an hour at a time were suggested to help kids move more. Today, let's talk about how to keep children active. Do you find that one child likes to be active more than …
Local professionals offer options for getting fit and healthy
Getting in shape is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Whether it's to lose weight, work up to running a road race, or reducing stress, a lot of new faces are going to be showing up at Avon's fitness centers. Avon offers several options for getting fit, including the new French Creek YMCA. You can also find home fitness options at Avon stores including fitness equipment at The Great Escape and Costco, and exercise DVDs at stores such as Best Buy. Avon also has parks, with a walking trail at Schwartz Road Park. "We usually see about a 25-percent increase in visitors in January," said Brad Calabrese, general manager at EMH Center for Health and Fitness. By the end of March, many of them will be gone. If people are going to …
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EMH Center for Health & Fitness
1997 Healthway Dr, Avon, OH
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2010 Recreation Ln, Avon, OH
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Chu To Bu West Judo, Jujitsu & MMA
1384 Lear Industrial Pkwy, Avon, OH
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Kim's Martial Arts School
1180 Jaycox Rd, Avon, OH
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The Great Escape
38101 Chester Rd, Avon, OH
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Schwartz Road Park
35001 Schwartz Rd, Avon, OH
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Stephanie Predovich
1:57 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
My kids LOVE to play outside! We just had a playset built in our backyard so this has become a hit! They love their bikes and scooters and sporting goods too! Lately, our oldest has been trying to get out of going outside though because we are teaching him to ride his bike without training wheels. He can do it but gets frustrated. He tries to make excuses so he doesn't have to keep practicing! We… more ›