Dr. Jon, Author at The Center for Childhood Fitness

How to Measure Your Childs Activity

How do you know if your child is getting enough activity to be fit? What are the measurements that will help you out? Is there… Read More

November 14, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Body Composition as it Relates to Childhood Fitness

Most people think of body composition and physical fitness as the same thing. It is thought that if a person is thin and or muscular… Read More

November 9, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Muscle Memory and Childhood Fitness

Childhood fitness needs muscle memory to develop. It is a process that builds on itself. But what exactly is muscle memory? Let’s go back to… Read More

November 5, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Childhood Fitness Should be Fun

When you read the title you may think that it is an obvious statement. Obvious or not, we as parents often take the fun out… Read More

November 2, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

The Holidays Can Improve Childhood Fitness

When I think of the holidays I think of a time from Halloween to New Years Day. It actually is late October to early… Read More

October 29, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Organized Sports Contribute to Childhood Fitness

In our busy world sometimes we don’t have time for all the things we need (or want) to do. Often important items like our fitness… Read More

October 26, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Childhood Fitness in the Great outdoors

Being active in the Great Outdoors can be a huge benefit for your child’s fitness. When I am talking about the Great Outdoors I mean… Read More

October 22, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Childhood Fitness is Great in the Outdoors

Any activity or movement can be good for your child but it is better when it is outdoors. Activity outdoors is like turbo charging your… Read More

October 18, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Fitness is a Lifestyle

Being physically active is so much easier when it is your lifestyle. When something becomes a part of the way you live you do not… Read More

October 3, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

Fitness Takes Patience

Children can test our patience, but when you are considering your child’s fitness, patience is mandatory. As adults we often want change to happen sooner… Read More

September 14, 2023 | By Dr. Jon

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