With kids, it may already feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to balance your exercise needs with those of your children. According to Dr. Christi Hay, founder and pediatrician at Palisades Pediatrics in Washington, D.C., kids need at least an hour of exercise per day. Though recess …
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Teens Get Fit for Free at Planet Fitness This Summer
Planet Fitness is making it easy for teens to get in shape this summer. The “High School Summer Pass” program allows teens to work out at participating Planet Fitness facilities in the Baltimore area. High school students ages 14 to 19 can sign up for their free Summer Pass online. Participants …
Read More »Moving Beyond the Team
In an era where family schedules are jam-packed, there is so much busyness in the name of being active. Why do parents sometimes feel as though a child who isn’t on a sports team is missing out on an experience compared to their peers? Not all kids enjoy organized …
Read More »Baltimore County Marks Groundbreaking for Ravens-Themed Playground in Owings Mills
A Ravens-themed playground is expected to open in Northwest Regional Park this summer. The one-of-a-kind destination playground will draw on its proximity to the Baltimore Ravens team headquarters in Owings Mills with football-themed challenges and plenty of the home team’s characteristic purple color scheme. A $500,000 donation from the …
Read More »Fancy the Sport of Fencing?
You might remember this portion of a famous monologue from Inigo Montoya in “The Princess Bride.” “‘I was 11 years old. And when I was strong enough, I dedicated my life to the study of fencing. So the next time we meet, I will not fail.’” Eleven-year-olds today might …
Read More »Make Your Moves, Moms
Through pregnancy, postpartum struggles and even a pandemic, fitness has been a constant for me—my reliable companion. Prior to pregnancy, I could often be found on the elliptical at the gym. About halfway through my first pregnancy in 2017, I found myself struggling a bit with cardio, so I decided …
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Lives: Reisterstown Children: Max, 19; Evan, 18; Oliver, 12 Occupation: Owner, SoulBody LLC How did the idea for SoulBody come about? About eight years ago, after teaching other pre-choreographed programs as well as pilates and barre, I noticed that there was no consistent barre programming for larger clubs. My best …
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