Bulldog Interactive Fitness, the first interactive fitness facility designed especially for youth ages 3 - teen! Bulldog isn't just a gym for kids; it is a place where self-esteem and well-being is our primary focus. You can feel confident that when you bring your child to Bulldog, they will be treated with genuine respect by our trained staff. Whether your child is a rising young athlete or just needs to get a little more fit, Bulldog has a program that they will love! Our mission at Bulldog Interactive Fitness is to successfully promote and provide safe, fun and interactive fitness solutions for youth, no matter what their fitness level is. We're dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our members by creating an environment that fosters good health, self-esteem, confidence, friendship and fun. We are also dedicated to teen athletes who want to train in a facility that is tailored to their needs and age level.

 At Bulldog Interactive Fitness your membership or pass will include the use of all the equipment such as: The PS2 Game Bikes, DDR Dance machines, Circuit equipment, Treadwall and many many more. We also offer additional programs specific to your child's interests!!    

There is everything from the learn-to-run program, team sports, camps and an after school program.  

To find out more information go to: www.bulldoginteractivefitness.com

11 King Street, Barrie, ON L4N 6B5 

Children's Fitness Tax Credit (Canada)
Budget 2006 introduced a federal tax credit to promote physical activity among children. Effective January 1, 2007, parents of young people under the age of 16 who register their children in programs that promote physical activity can claim a federal tax credit for up to $500 per year per child on registration fees and memberships.   

Back to School?!? I know, it feels way too early, however, with the end of summer comes routine & that is good, yes?!

After a summer of sleep-ins, it was painful & a reminder to me
of what's in my very near future.

As I continued my morning making Avery's lunch, it got me thinking about the challenge of packing healthy, nut free school lunches... & so, I'm sharing  

We all have our style but I will share with you mine in hopes that perhaps it might inspire & offer ideas & tips! I always begin the process by deciding on the main course, so whether it's a sandwich, wrap, soup, pasta [hot or cold], I begin from there. Today, we have a plethora of choices [yes, plethora because it's a mouthful much, like our food choices ;-P] For sandwiches, I choose whole grains, which contain more fiber, protein & essential vitamins. If it's going to be a deli sandwich, I prefer organic and/or nitrate free, but even then, I limit deli meats by using a chicken breast cooked by me ~ so much healthier! This can be cut up into a chicken salad sandwich, wrap or salad! Don't forget about tuna, salmon, cream cheese or cheddar cheese classic sandwiches or pin wheel wraps.

Soups & pasta dishes can be LOADED with veggies by pureeing them into a soup or tomato sauce & the kids will never know! If you say no, try it again & be more stealth about ~ it's worth the effort! Peppers, broccoli & cucumbers cut up with feta into kamut pasta & sprinkled with olive oil ~ yum! Yum!

Moving on to the side dishes: My rule is this, there must be at least one serving of fruit & veggie each & really, the list is endless but here are some ideas! Chopped up peppers [do all three for a rainbow effect!], carrots [it's like brushing mid day!], cauliflower and broccoli florets & cherry tomatoes!

Some children do seem to prefer fruit over veggies so this is an easy one: apples & orange wedges, watermelon [a fave, yes?!], a berry blend [again rainbow effect] or simply dried fruit! If you're stuck choose frozen over canned fruits.

Now for the snacks... I DO NOT like to buy the "treat" part of the lunch & so I bake on Sundays so as not to deprive my girls J However, if you must buy, trade hydrogenated oils & trans fat containing products for foods that contain healthier fats. Be sure to avoid artificial flavors, colors, preservatives & sweeteners. STAY AWAY from high fructose corn syrup & read the label carefully because sadly, it's in just about everything!

And to drink?! Lemon water! My girls love this & it's pretty much all they drink! Thanks to a friend for introducing to me the bottled organic, pure lemon juice because a table spoon conveniently goes into their stainless steel bottle simply & quickly!

And off they go for the day and you with peace of mind knowing that they have healthy choices that will help their wee brains to digest the plethora of information their teachers will share!  

As always, wishing you and your families
the very best of health,

Jenn

Please visit JP Jenn Teaches Me About Health on Facebook where I post recipes, fitness tips and healthy lifestyle ideas! Or
if you have specific questions, please feel free to message me!

Jennifer Owen, CPTN
Certified & Insured Fitness & Pilates Instructor
Phone:705.735.1574 ~ Toll Free:866-208-1932 

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