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World's Largest Exercise Class Gets Kids Moving
World's Largest Exercise Class Gets Kids Moving

In another move to counteract the childhood obesity epidemic, Project ACES will kick off its 22nd annual "World's Largest Exercise Class" at schools ... Read More »

Girls on the Run: Avoid Sports Injuries
Girls on the Run: Avoid Sports Injuries

As high school athletes across the country prepare for their end-of-season championship tournaments, my Girls on the Run team is quickly closing in on ... Read More »

Happy Meal Toys To Be Banned in California?
Happy Meal Toys To Be Banned in California?

Childhood obesity is an issue that's got everyone talking, but in the battle of the bulge, the latest scapegoat isn't even edible: it's those cheap ... Read More »

Baby Fat vs. Obesity: What's the Difference?
Baby Fat vs. Obesity: What's the Difference?

There's nothing cuter than a chubby toddler. But where do you draw the line between harmless baby fat and childhood obesity? A recent article from CNN ... Read More »

Girls on the Run: Get Kids Outside
Girls on the Run: Get Kids Outside

By 3:15 p.m. when practice starts, the girls on my team are more than a little wound-up. They've been inside for the better part of the day and are ... Read More »

3 Cool Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Family
3 Cool Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Family

Teaching your kids how to be kind to the planet is a great way to celebrate Earth Day this year. Personal trainer Jessica Cummings at BodyScapes in ... Read More »

Recess For Everyone
Recess For Everyone

As children, we longed for recess -- that precious half hour where we could run around the playground with a friend or two, completely unconcerned ... Read More »

Girls on the Run: Battling Crises in Self-Confidence
Girls on the Run: Battling Crises in Self-Confidence

As a Girls on the Run coach, I attend regular training sessions to discuss various topics we'll cover throughout our season. The goal is to prepare ... Read More »

Girls on the Run: Racing to Building Tween Girls' Confidence
Girls on the Run: Racing to Building Tween Girls' Confidence

About 30 pre-teen girls sporting sneakers, T-shirts and shorts sat silently as JoEllen, a Girls on the Run head coach in New York City's Lower East ... Read More »

Teens Can Beat 'Fatso' Gene With Daily Exercise
Teens Can Beat 'Fatso' Gene With Daily Exercise

We've all likely experienced a love-hate relationship with our genes at some point or another -- be it our awesome, athletic thighs or a stomach pooch ... Read More »

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