I am 145-155 pounds and I’m only in middle school. I’m worried about becoming overweight. What is a healthy weight for my age? I might want to lose 10-15 pounds or so, how can I do it and stay committed?

Updated 9 January 2015 under Ask Us.

Determining a healthy weight can vary greatly from person to person. The body mass index (BMI) is a tool that is helpful to better understand what might be a healthy […]

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Fitness: Strength Training Exercises

Updated 26 August 2021 under Health Guides.

Strength training can get a bad rap, especially for people who are worried about becoming “too muscular”. They avoid strength training altogether, but what a lot of people don’t realize […]

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Fitness: Stretches

Updated 26 August 2021 under Health Guides.

Stretching is a way to get your body ready for exercise, improve flexibility, and increase your range of motion. Proper stretching will help your muscles feel relaxed and prevent muscle […]

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Fitness: My Muscles

Updated 26 August 2021 under Health Guides.

Fitness is fun! It’s a great way to improve your overall health and wellness. Through exercise, you may even find you feel less stressed and more relaxed. You’ll have more […]

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Sports and Nutrition: Fueling Your Performance

Updated 1 July 2021 under Health Guides.

Just as a car runs best with a full tank of gas, your body needs the right kind of fuel from food in order to perform at its best. A […]

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Does exercise reduce the size of your boobs?

Updated 21 January 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s not the exercise, but rather the weight loss from exercising that can decrease the size of your breasts. You probably won’t notice any change with a slight weight loss, […]

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How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Perhaps you’ve heard that you need to burn off more calories than you consume in a day in order to lose weight – but how do you know what activity […]

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Sprains and Strains

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Sprains and strains are fairly common, and luckily most kids and teens heal quickly. These are fairly common injuries especially if you are an active teen who plays a sport […]

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How do I lose weight in my stomach?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

Things such as body shape and where we tend to lose and gain weight are genetic. There’s no way to lose weight in just one area of your body, because […]

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I exercise and eat pretty healthy, but I’m still overweight. Why?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

I exercise 3 times a week for an hour and eat a pretty healthy diet, but I’m still overweight. Why can’t I lose weight? Losing weight is really hard for […]

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