As we spend more time in our homes, Powered on Well is offering many resources to inspire and empower you and your child to be both strong minded and strong bodied.Powered on Well Resource Bin POW! Active Kids: a daily weekday show that includes physical education games, nutrition education, and cooking. Available on Facebook and […]
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Schools across our nation are switching to online learning for the next few weeks. Do you have active kids with no Phy Ed class? Are you asking yourself how you will keep your kids active during this time at home? POW! Active Kids goes LIVE at 1:00 PM CDT daily until schools resume*. Partner games […]
Read MorePOW! Run Challenge
Welcome to the POW! Run Challenge With the support of Rising New York Road Runners, Powered on Well is hosting a 45-day running challenge for your child to set and reach new goals and earn rewards along the way! The POW! Run Challenge is for children ages Pre-K through middle school, at any fitness level. […]
Read MoreGoal Struggles
You have a fitness goal. You plan. You make lists. You even buy new shoes. But then 2 weeks later, life gets in the way and you miss a day. And then another. And then another. Your goal has vanished. The problem with setting goals Have you ever told yourself that you are going to […]
Read MoreThanksgiving: A time for gratitude and health
In just a few days, families all over America will be sitting around the dinner table sharing stories of gratitude. However, for many people, the holidays can bring on additional stress and struggle when it comes to their wellness goals. Check out the FREE Holiday Survival Guide that comes with everything you need to make your health […]
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder
Cool breezes, colored leaves, hot cocoa, family gatherings, and holiday preparation. Sounds like a perfect Hallmark movie scene. Fall and winter are full of excitement, unless you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Everyone has ups and downs. However, SAD is mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the […]
Read MoreWeight Set Point
What did you say to yourself the last time you looked in the mirror at your full body? Did you say, “I need to lose X pounds”? Did you just shrug your shoulders and walk away? Did you smile and say, “I can tell my body is healthy and strong”? If you said “I need […]
Read MoreHealthy Kids: Part 2
“I will not be distracted by noise, chatter, or setbacks. Patience, commitment, grace, and purpose will guide me.” ― Louise L. Hay Why You Should Reduce Screen Time If you want to raise healthy kids, it often starts with limiting certain things so that they are encouraged to play outside and be more active. Encouraging […]
Read MoreWeight Gain and Exercise
A common concern I get from my health coaching clients is they notice a small weight gain after they start exercising. What?! Isn’t exercising supposed to take the pounds off – not on! Why can weight gain occur after you start exercising? When you start moving your body, on a regular basis, your body will […]
Read MoreKids’ Play
Children and young adults who exercise regularly are more likely to seek physical activity and fitness throughout their lifespan. Theodore Garland, Jr, a professor of biology at UC Riverside, notes in this 2015 study, “If kids exercise regularly through the school years, then they may be more likely to exercise as adults, which could have […]
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