Coca-Cola Fighting Obesity? Check Out Their New Ad Campaign!

Coca-Cola might just have the right idea.  They are launching a new ad campaign that shows YOU how to burn off the calories of your favorite soft drinks!  You can look at this from two sides... 1. Are they really fighting obesity when the ad still shows you full calorie products? OR 2. If we're not changing our ways anytime soon, at least this ad educates the consumer on balancing your favorite treats with physical activity!

Coke's New Ad Campaign

What do you think about Coke's new campaign?  Post a comment below!

Daily Fitness Tip: Jan. 7

Do you know the five food groups? Fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy oh my! Visit choosemyplate.gov for nutrition resources and fun family recipes and more!

Daily Fitness Tip: Jan. 4

Exercise with a friend!  The mission of PowerUp Fitness is to promote the physical, mental, and SOCIAL development of youth through fun fitness programming.  Exercising with a friend or in a group setting can help you stick to the activity for longer, and even enjoy it more!

Daily Fitness Tip: Jan. 3

No pain, no gain?  Think again.  Daily exercise, at a moderate pace, can help you achieve all of the health benefits from physical activity.   You'll also avoid injury and likely enjoy the activity/exercise more! You know your body best!

Daily Fitness Tip: Jan. 2

Made a resolution for your family to get active?  The key to success: make if fun!  Pick activities that you can your family can REALLY commit to.  Whether it's walking, jogging, riding bikes,  swimming, or dancing.  The more fun you have the more likely you are to stick to it!  Try to meet the 60 minutes per day recommendation!  You can do 6 activities for 10 minutes each or 1 activity for 60 minutes.  #makingkidsfitnessfun

Doctor's RX: More Recess!

This article from TIME does a fabulous job highlighting the importance of recess as a part of the school day.  While the physical benefits of recess are more obvious like reducing obesity and improving bone strength, recess also allows time for social development, problem solving, and creativity. 
 Read the article for more information!  http://healthland.time.com/2012/12/31/yay-for-recess-pediatricians-say-its-as-important-as-math-or-reading/

Daily Fitness Tip: Dec. 27

Motivation turns into action which turns back into motivation!  One of my favorite things about a great workout is that is motivates me for the next.  If I go too many days without some type of physical activity it's really tough to get going again.  If I stay consistent with my workouts, it's a lot easier to hit the gym the next time.  So whether it's heading to the gym, going for a walk, or out on the playground, your regular routine can motivate you day in and day out!