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Swim instructors use water-friendly games during classes. Learning to swim, a rite of passage for many children, can be a positive experience when instructors use patience and creativity. Through age-appropriate games, fledgling swimmers learn water safety skills and basic swim strokes that encourage a lifetime of fun and fitness. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, providing children with formal swimming lessons might help reduce the number of childhood drownings. Advertisement The Imitation Game For toddlers, the imitation game helps create comfort in the water....

Before pitting one drink against another, it’s important to understand why these beverages are even a part of the conversation in the first place. Image Credit: Minerva Studio/iStock/GettyImages Picture this: You’re at the convenience store eyeing the recovery drink refrigerator. You know you want to stay hydrated and choose the healthiest sports drink possible option but which should you choose, Powerade Zero or Gatorade G2? Advertisement Benefits of Consuming Sports Drinks Before pitting one drink against another, it’s important to understand why these beverages are even a part of the conversation in the first place....

A woman is holding a smoothie in her hand. Image Credit: iconogenic/iStock/Getty Images Harvey and Marilyn Diamond’s bestselling book “Fit for Life” was first published in 1985, and was re-released in 2010. The diet’s emphasis on raw fruits and vegetables is once again in vogue, as raw diets and restaurants proliferate across the nation. The diet has always been the subject of controversy, as its assertions about food combining have never been proven....

A woman is holding a hamburger. Image Credit: amana imagesRF/amana images/Getty Images A George Foreman grill brings the grilled taste of outdoor cooking inside. The nonstick grill is sloped downward, which enables the grease and some of the fat to drain off the meat, which reduces the total fat content of the burger. Another plus is that the George Foreman grill is more convenient and easier to clean than a baking sheet in the oven or a skillet on the top of your stove....

Feet walking on a treadmill. Image Credit: luckyraccoon/iStock/Getty Images Treadmills are one of the most commonly purchased types of home exercise equipment, according to the American Council on Exercise. The versatility of a treadmill allows users of varying fitness levels to effectively incorporate treadmill workouts into a well-rounded fitness routine. A space-saving treadmill that folds up when you’re not using it can be a good option for at home since you can easily store it out of the way....

A 14-year-old with stomach fat needs to start exercising and eat healthily. Image Credit: glenkar/iStock/Getty Images A teen with a muffin top may be especially self-conscious about her appearance. Extra belly fat also puts a young 14-year-old at risk to develop risk factors for adult conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Losing stomach fat requires changing habits, which can be challenging. The good news is that this new lifestyle will help your teen manage her weight and health for life....

Set a goal of walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day, and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workout for even greater results. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve heart health or boost your mood, walking on a treadmill can be an effective way to reach your goals. Just 30 minutes a day is a good place to start, but in time you might find yourself wanting to walk even more....

The number of calories you burn by just existing is called your BMR. Image Credit: Photos.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images The number of calories your body burns each day simply existing depends on myriad factors including body fat, muscle mass, gender, age, hormones and overall health. This number can be calculated and is called basal metabolic rate, or BMR. Your BMR is based on your personal basal metabolism, or the number of chemical activities that take place in your body to keep you alive....

Use diet and exercise to maximize weight-loss results. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages The ​Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans​ recommends getting at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio exercise each week. Moderate-intensity exercise is defined as 50 to 65 percent of your maximum heart rate. Advertisement The Guideline's recommendations are the most basic requirements to elicit changes in sedentary individuals. Workload and intensity should be progressively and periodically modified with gains in overall wellness....

Baking potatoes in foil is one of many preparations for these potassium-rich root vegetables. Image Credit: mrzazaz/iStock/GettyImages Potatoes are as American as apple pie, and on average, Americans eat about 110 pounds of them a year, according to Northern Plains Potatoes. Baking potatoes in foil is one of many preparations for these potassium-rich root vegetables. Pair them with fiber- and protein-rich foods for a healthy meal. Advertisement Baked Potatoes in Foil Baking potatoes in foil helps keep in some of the moisture so the potatoes don’t dry out....

Calculator on a counter Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images Vitamin A is available in a variety of forms, including retinol, retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate. Vitamin A is measured in both international units — commonly abbreviated IU — and micrograms. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, making overdose more likely than with water-soluble vitamins. Therefore, knowing how to convert a measurement of retinyl palmitate from IU to micrograms can be beneficial when determining the dosage of a vitamin supplement....

Pork medallions become juicy and flavorful when they are marinated. Image Credit: Lilechka75/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Is Pork Medallion Healthy? How to Marinate How Long to Cook Wondering about the best way to cook pork medallions in the oven? This lean, moist cut is ideal for roasting and goes well with a wide range of spices. Depending on the ingredients used, pork tenderloin medallions can be just as nutritious as chicken or turkey breast....

Cabbage, carrots and a grater on a cutting board. Image Credit: onepony/iStock/Getty Images Whether it’s served to go along with burgers and hot dogs or as a side dish for your favorite deli sandwich, coleslaw provides a delicious way to consume healthy veggies. Carrots are a staple in most varieties of coleslaw and along with adding a sweet taste they provide vitamins A, C, K, potassium, folate and choline. Shredding carrots is ideal to get just the right consistency so that they complement the cabbage and other ingredients in the coleslaw....

In order to build bigger glutes, you need to train all three glute muscles from different angles. Image Credit: wutwhanfoto/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to fitness goals, everyone has a thing they’re going for. For some, it’s nice legs. For others, it’s a sculpted core. But for men and women alike, there’s just something about having bigger glutes. Advertisement Having a nice butt is always a plus, but a perky posterior also means better performance....

A hamburger on a table. Image Credit: grafvision/iStock/Getty Images When you’re trying to lose weight, you don’t have to make all of your favorite foods off limits. Choosing a diet plan that you can actually maintain is more nutritious in the long run than eating salad for a week and then quitting. If you enjoy eating a hamburger occasionally, don’t deprive yourself. It might only make you frustrated and feel tempted to quit your diet....

Exercise, stress reduction and a healthy diet help prevent and treat ulcers. Image Credit: SolisImages/iStock/GettyImages An ulcer — also referred to as a stomach ulcer or peptic ulcer — is a sore that forms in the stomach or in the upper portion of your small intestine. Ulcers occur when the acid your stomach uses for digestion begins to eat away at the lining of your stomach and small intestine. Advertisement Ulcers are caused by the bacteria H....

Polar is one of the most well-known and popular brands of heart rate monitors. Professionals at the American Heart Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine recommend exercising in a target heart rate zone for safe and effective cardio workouts. A Polar heart rate monitor lets you do just that without having to stop and check your pulse, which might cause your heart rate to drop. The Polar brand makes monitors that consist of a chest strap and watch so that you can constantly see your heart rate....

Gaining fat is much the same as losing it. The first rule of trying to put on 20 lbs. of fat is not telling your overweight friends about your plans. Very few people go on a diet to gain weight, and you may encounter some resentment on that front. In a nutshell, gaining weight is simply the reverse of losing weight. You have to eat enough calories that you exceed the calories you burn each day....

Focus on cardio to get ready for army basic training. Image Credit: EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/E+/GettyImages Basic training is anything but basic. Preparing the body for Army basic training will demand the best from you — and then some. Therefore getting Army fit and strong in preparation for this life-changing endeavor is of prime importance. Advertisement The elite offices of the military do not allow anything mediocre to pass through their training protocol. Every area of fitness will be tested, from strength and mental stamina to overall endurance....

A pescatarian diet usually includes salmon. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Photolibrary/GettyImages You may have heard one of your friends say they’re a pescatarian, and you may have wondered what on earth that means. By definition, a pescatarian is a person who eats seafood but not other types of meat. Advertisement But just as each person is different, what they choose to eat can vary. If you're hosting a dinner party for a pescatarian, it's best to clarify with them what they eat and don't eat....