Kid Fitness: Three in Ten Children Are Obese

That's a terrifying number. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the number of children with obesity in the 6 to 11 year old range has quadrupled in the last 25 years.

Top Fitness Choice for November

This month, my favorite series of articles focused on a reader requested need - the Post-Natal Fitness articles. A few weeks ago, a reader sent me a note and asked about articles that focused specifically on post-natal fitness and getting back into shape after having a baby.

End of November Fitness Goal Check

Wow - is it really the end of November? It seems like just yesterday we were out trick or treating and now we're getting holiday decorations up, still worrying about those extra pounds from Thanksgiving. December also marks my first anniversary here at Families.

Fit Family - Miami Moms Take Action

I love Moms - have I mentioned that? When faced with a need, Maria Sanz, a mother of four, decided to create the fitness magazine she wanted for her kids. Their fitness magazine is called Be Fit Kids and it offers a bimonthly issue with articles of interest for children ages 8 to 14.

Men’s Fitness: Why Our Men Need Their Workouts

This is another one of those topics that may seem like a no brainer, but it's important to get into it. When we think of men, we think of strong, physical presences and sports.