Running Gear
Best Running Shoes for Kids
One of the many benefits of running for kids is that it’s a sport that doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment. Just about the only gear that kids really need for running is shoes. […]
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Racing Games for Kids
Participating in fun running games not only encourages kids to be active, but it prevents them from getting bored so they’ll be running for longer stretches of time. Racing games also help kids learn to […]
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Warm-up Exercises for Kids
Before they start a running workout or begin a soccer, basketball, or other sports practice, kids should do some warm-up exercises to get their muscles warmed up and ready to go. A proper warm-up can […]
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7 Running Games for Kids
Looking for ways to get kids motivated to run? Most kids like running, but some may not be too excited about the idea of just running laps around a track or a gymnasium. Planning organized […]
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How Parents Can Support Kids’ Running
The benefits of running for kids are tremendous, but parents may be unsure of the best ways to get kids started and help maintain their motivation and commitment. If your child has expressed an interest […]
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27 Fun Indoor Physical Activities for Kids
When kids can go outside, there are plenty of options to get them moving. I like to encourage my own kids and the ones I coach on my youth track team to play lots of […]
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Fun Running Games for Kids’ Teams
Most kids love to run, but they may not be too excited about simply running around a track or a field. But playing fun running games will motivate them to keep moving, all while having […]
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How to Get Kids into Running
When my two kids were babies, my husband and I would trade off races so that one of us would run while the other one stood on the sidelines with the double jogging stroller, watching […]
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Conditioning Drills for Kids
Whether they run, swim, or participate in sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball, or all of the above, kids can benefit from conditioning drills. Working some of these conditioning drills for kids into their weekly […]
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Strengthening Exercises for Kids
As they run, swim, or participate in sports such as soccer, hockey, or basketball, kids are building strength and improving their endurance. However, adding some basic body-weight strengthening exercises to kids’ fitness routine can not […]