In another move to counteract the childhood obesity epidemic, Project ACES will kick off its 22nd annual "World's Largest Exercise Class" at schools ... Read More »
As high school athletes across the country prepare for their end-of-season championship tournaments, my Girls on the Run team is quickly closing in on ... Read More »
Childhood obesity is an issue that's got everyone talking, but in the battle of the bulge, the latest scapegoat isn't even edible: it's those cheap ... Read More »
There's nothing cuter than a chubby toddler. But where do you draw the line between harmless baby fat and childhood obesity? A recent article from CNN ... Read More »
By 3:15 p.m. when practice starts, the girls on my team are more than a little wound-up. They've been inside for the better part of the day and are ... Read More »
Teaching your kids how to be kind to the planet is a great way to celebrate Earth Day this year. Personal trainer Jessica Cummings at BodyScapes in ... Read More »
As children, we longed for recess -- that precious half hour where we could run around the playground with a friend or two, completely unconcerned ... Read More »
As a Girls on the Run coach, I attend regular training sessions to discuss various topics we'll cover throughout our season. The goal is to prepare ... Read More »
About 30 pre-teen girls sporting sneakers, T-shirts and shorts sat silently as JoEllen, a Girls on the Run head coach in New York City's Lower East ... Read More »
We've all likely experienced a love-hate relationship with our genes at some point or another -- be it our awesome, athletic thighs or a stomach pooch ... Read More »















