Reseña del libro "Raise Fit Kids: A Five Star Program"
The foundation of our book resides in two fundamental principles:1. The Pygmalion Principle-It's actually a very simple concept which we will explain just before Chapter 1: Encourage It!2. Supporting the development of physical literacy in our youth which is explained in a bit more detail in Chapter 2: Move it!First, consider these questions: ●Do you struggle with making meals quick and easy, but also nutritious? ●Do you think your kids could have a healthier diet? ●Ever wonder if they are getting enough physical activity? ●Worried that you are not being the best role model for health and physical fitness?●Want to get in better shape yourself to be a better parent, but don't know where to begin?We have struggled with the same issues and have done our homework. We have asked many experts, along with family, friends, neighbors and parents. We have questioned our pediatricians, discussed with our academic mentors, and problem-solved with our peers in the health and fitness world. We have been fortunate to surround ourselves with some of the best resources available for family fitness. Out of our own necessity, we began putting together our own "master plan" that has been truly successful for us. We have implemented these very steps in our own fitness facility with real people just like you. From encouraging a healthy appetite, to promoting daily physical activity, to effectively managing a nighttime routine, our system works. Now, we are ready to share our surprisingly simple solutions with you.Do these scenarios sound familiar?●Wondering how to instill a positive self-image and encourage fairness and respect? ●Uncertain how to be an active role model for your kids and find time to get and stay fit yourself? Sit back, relax, and take a deep breath. Our simple, but candid perspective on how to manage this may surprise you. Our premise is straightforward and easy to understand: Leading a healthy and active life starts early, with learning the fundamental values and skills associated with eating well, getting plenty of exercise, respecting your body and finding a balance to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. Having the right role model or coach is vital to a young child's success. What skills, values and environment are right for a young child to be exposed to? One important value is formed through physical literacy: Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.Teach kids to enjoy physical activity and physical challenges.The other values we will cover have to do with nutrition and why it's FUN and important to eat healthy, respecting themselves for who they are and appreciating rest (unplugging) and giving gratitude. Who is the right role model, the right coach, at this most influential age of your child? You Are!But all coaches need coaching to stay on top of their game. And that's where we come in. We will coach you through our Master Formula of life-changing lesson
