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Battling Junk Food
As the battle of the bulge intensifies around the globe, the latest offensive against junk food advertising to kids is moving to the internet. Check out this article from Media Life Magazine.
Next: The Heart Walk!
Our team of champions had a wonderful time at the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade. Next up: The Start! Syracuse Heart Walk.
Joel's Log/ Prepping for Warm Weather
Winter sports are winding down, spring is approaching, and your body may be in need of some serious R&R. No, not rest and relaxation... re-focus and re-conditioning.
Strength Training for Kids
Our trainer, Joel Brown, recommends this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness.   |  Document Sports Training in Pediatrics (232.6KB)
Injuries: One Thing Leads to Another
Are you aware of the potential effect minor sprains and injuries can have in creating muscle imbalances and future, unrelated injury? With baseball season fast approaching, here's an example of what we mean.
The Role of the Family
One of the most important lessons of the "9 Kids Challenge" is that the whole family has to be involved in the fight against childhood obesity.   |  Document Childhood Obesity: The Role of the Family (218.5KB)
"Progress Report" in Primetime
"9 Kids Challenge: Progress Report" will be re-broadcast on WSYR 9.2 (Wednesday & Friday at 9pm; Thursday at 9:30pm (after the "Orange All-Access Show"; Saturday & Sunday at 6:30pm).   |  Document Download Ron Patulski's Nutrition Chart here (2.5MB)
The Program: Phase 4
The following PDF files contain a checklist and a schedule of exercises from trainer Joel Brown, as our team of champions moves through the fourth phase of the "9 Kids Challenge" workouts at Training Champions Institute.   |  Document 4 Week Checklist (29.7KB)
Joel's Log 1/10/08
Gov. Eliot Spitzer and Sen. Chuck Schumer have spoken out on the dangers of childhood obesity this week... We’re in trouble as a society if we don’t help our kids develop healthier lifestyles when they’re young.
An Award for Mark
We just got great news about one of our 9 Kids Challenge champions! Mark was nominated for a special district-wide award in his school district… one of only ten students in his whole school to nominated.
Joel's Log 12/11/07
JOEL’S LOG 12/11/07 As we head into the holidays, we turn another corner on the “9 Kids Challenge.” Our team of young champions has just completed the second twelve-week cycle of workouts, and we are making plans for the next twelve weeks.
Re-Think Your Drink
A tall, cold soda sure tastes sweet. But it can really leave a sour look on your face when you realize what it can do to your weight.
Rewarding Success
More than five months of hard work paid off this weekend, when we took our “9 Kids Challenge” champions to the Carrier Dome.
Setting Healthy Goals
It can be intimidating for anybody to try to lose weight. The best way to do it is in steps, one step at a time.
A Thanksgiving Exercise
Here's a fun exercise to help make this the healthiest Thanksgiving ever, from SUNY Upstate Medical University dietician Mary Henson.
Profile: Claude
When his older brothers played high school football, Claude would picture himself out there on the field. But as his weight approached 300 pounds, the fifth grader had trouble running down the block. He was constantly out of breath.
Update: Label Reading Scavenger Hunt
SUNY Upstate Medical University dietician Mary Henson explains the good and the bad behind our Scavenger Hunt for healthy foods (and not so healthy foods!)
Profile: Derek
Derek is all about Sports! Next year, he hopes to play football when he hits middle school. But first, he wants to get into better shape.
Joel's Log 11/1/07
The kids are riding a wave that was their mid-point goal for this 12-week period. The group was challenged to collectively lose 25 lbs. and exceeded that by losing 32.5 lbs and 16.5 inches.
Surviving Halloween
Halloween is a tradition that kids love. As parents, we don't want to deprive our kids, but we don't want tons of candy hanging around the house until Christmas.



Latest News

Check out the latest information on exercise and nutrition from our "9 Kids Challenge" experts, led by performance specialist Joel Brown of Training Champions Institute. We’ll also post contact information for resources around Central New York to help you keep your children healthy, active and physically fit.
Is the "Travel Team" concept as beneficial as we think?
Over the last several years, our friends at Training Champions Institute have seen more and more cases of young athletes playing one sport all year round. And that may not be the best approach.

Training Champions Institute is a youth training facility, committed to helping boys and girls reach their highest athletic potential through the use of leading-edge mental and physical technologies. They are on Basile Rowe in East Syracuse. Their phone number is 414-0555. Check out their website at www.trainingchampions.com/.

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