Week in Review 5-25-18

The Internet is a treasure trove of information and content. Here’s a sampling of health and wellness related items that caught my eye this week. Enjoy!

My Favorite Articles

Youth sports can be a source of frustration and conflict for spouses.  What causes this discord and how can you avoid it?

Busting some health and fitness myths.

Can a simple mineral help to treat depression?

Social Media Gems

Structure physical activity for kids with Long-Term Athletic Development in mind

Speak the language of PE! LTAD helps:
•Kids have fun
•Promote physical activity for ALL kids
•Develop planned, sequential curriculum
•Foster fundamental & foundational motor skills
•Teach movement, skills, & sports
•Instill love of PE
•Engage parents, coaches, & community

— Rick Howard (@rihoward41) May 23, 2018

Excellent advice for youth athletes…

Young athletes face a lot of pressure, so it can be hard to remember to keep it fun. These tips help our youth athletes focus on what’s important. See these mindset keys at work: https://t.co/LGtvbS9scU pic.twitter.com/jDcxR5NGYm

— EXOS (@TeamEXOS) May 23, 2018

Challenges and solutions for helping kids become more active

Today we’re discussing Exercise, Sports and Your Kids. Exercise and physical activity opportunities for kids have lost the middle ground 🆘 If we want help them to win 🏆and be successful, we must create more avenues for kids to play, explore and improve. For sure, exposing them to different sports is a great way to start! ⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾🏐 Read More at https://vitalifit.com/exercise-sports-and-your-kids/ #LTAD #PhysEd #multisportathlete #tuesdaymotivation #exercise #kidsexercise #winner #sports #successfulkids #play #explore #vitalifit #educate #engage #empower #ncaa @jjwatt @excellenceinexercise

A post shared by Vitalifit (@vitalifit_coach) on May 22, 2018 at 9:02am PDT