22 min
Getting Things Moving: How to Inspire Healthy Living in Kids Healthy Youth Sports
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- Health & Fitness
Join us on The Healthy Youth Sports Podcast for an inspiring episode with Nailah Coleman, M.D., F.A.A.P., FACSM, as she shares valuable insights on starting a habit of regular physical activity in children. Dr. Coleman discusses how this can lead to a lifetime of physical activity, health, and fitness.
Our conversation explores the concerning trend of insufficient daily physical activity among youth and adolescents. Dr. Coleman highlights the importance of addressing physical inactivity and the risks associated with being both obese and inactive. She also emphasizes the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle for kids.
Tune in as Dr. Coleman provides practical advice and current recommendations for parents on how to encourage and lead their children into being physically active. Whether you're a parent, coach, or educator, this episode offers valuable insights on fostering a healthy and active lifestyle in children.
Additional Resource: Getting Things Moving | Downloadable Handout
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Guest bio: Nailah Coleman, M.D., F.A.A.P., FACSM, is an associate professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a pediatrician and sports medicine physician at Children's National Hospital. She is a First Vice President on the ACSM Board of Trustees and serves on a number of ACSM committees, including Budget and Finance, Pronouncements, and Strategic Planning.
Join us on The Healthy Youth Sports Podcast for an inspiring episode with Nailah Coleman, M.D., F.A.A.P., FACSM, as she shares valuable insights on starting a habit of regular physical activity in children. Dr. Coleman discusses how this can lead to a lifetime of physical activity, health, and fitness.
Our conversation explores the concerning trend of insufficient daily physical activity among youth and adolescents. Dr. Coleman highlights the importance of addressing physical inactivity and the risks associated with being both obese and inactive. She also emphasizes the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle for kids.
Tune in as Dr. Coleman provides practical advice and current recommendations for parents on how to encourage and lead their children into being physically active. Whether you're a parent, coach, or educator, this episode offers valuable insights on fostering a healthy and active lifestyle in children.
Additional Resource: Getting Things Moving | Downloadable Handout
Follow NYSHSI on Twitter/X
Guest bio: Nailah Coleman, M.D., F.A.A.P., FACSM, is an associate professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a pediatrician and sports medicine physician at Children's National Hospital. She is a First Vice President on the ACSM Board of Trustees and serves on a number of ACSM committees, including Budget and Finance, Pronouncements, and Strategic Planning.
22 min