Energetic Juniors Newsletter
December 2014 
In This Issue
Holiday Health Tips
Looking at Balance Pt. 2
Core Strength Games
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"Thanks to Energetic Juniors for helping our 8 year-old appreciate the power and fun of physical fitness."
- Deborah Roberts and Al Roker


"Through the program he has gained so much confidence. They make it fun and entertaining,which is

exactly what he needs!!!!"

- Justin's Mom


"The smile on his face when he really saw the results of his workouts is something I will never forget. His

physical confidence has taken a giant leap forward!"

- Owen's Mom

 

 

"Energetic Juniors is a great way to get your kids active in a way that is tailored to them. Our kids have loved working with their trainers and love getting their updates!"  

- Energetic Juniors Mom 

 

 

"Energetic Juniors is an outstanding service to kids all over the New York City area. Thanks to their highly skilled personal trainers, children learn to engage in physical activity while having fun!" 

- Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., NBC's nutrition expert 

 

 

"Energetic Juniors is a great program for athletes as well as non-athletes. The staff creates a fun, energetic, and lively atmosphere. Each child's goal is met in terms of physical fitness and activity. I strongly recommend the program for individuals or groups."

- Dr. Eric Small, Author of "Kids Sports": A Doctor's Guide for Parents

 

 

 "Our child adores Energetic Juniors and looks forward to it every week.  He loves showing us his new muscles!" 

- Reese's Mom
 

"Thank you Energetic Juniors for a much needed program to facilitate physical activity which is FUN, in our otherwise sedentary New York City kids." 

- Barry Stein, M.D.,

Pediatrician, New York City

 

   
So ready to move up to that next series!
What a great program you created!! Thank you for thinking about what kids need!!! it's fabulous!

- Emilee's Mom
Happy Holidays, Everybody!

This Newsletter will mark the close of Energetic Juniors 18th year celebration and the anticipation of another exciting year ahead.

On behalf of myself and the Energetic Trainers, we would like to wish you a joyous and healthy holiday season.

I would also like to encourage you to take this time to enjoy every moment with your family and to plan some healthy activities together.


Best Regards,

Bonita Porte, Founder
Energetic Juniors
Energetic Seniors
Holiday Health Tips
Andrea Robbins, M.S., HHC 
A resource for families who try to create and maintain healthy, balanced homes and lives. 
Family Wellness Counselor Andrea Robbins has made a list of the most important tips for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle during the holiday season.  Here are 2 of them:

Drink at least 8 cups of water a day.  Staying hydrated can keep sugar cravings at bay and curb hunger  

Keep sugar consumption in check.  Over consumption of sugar can lead to sweet cravings and lower your immune system.

For the rest of Andrea's Holiday Tips, visit our website.
Looking at Balance
(Part 2: Approaching Balance)
By Roxanne Chess MS, OTR/L 
     Director of Occupational Therapy 
     The McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics 
What does it take to balance?
     In order to balance, people typically need:
  1. Visual input
  2. Vestibular input

The previous entry discussed visual input.  What then is vestibular input (in a nutshell)? 

 

Vestibular input comes from the vestibular system, which resides in the inner ear.  This system detects rotational and linear accelerations, providing the brain with its sense of balance.

 

           Balance Activity            

 

Couch Cushion Crazy!

  • Remove couch cushions and use the inner surface of the couch and the actual cushions as unstable surfaces for jumping, walking, and balancing. Encourage your children to climb over the cushions across the area to collect toys. Try standing on 1 foot on cushions versus the floor. Show your children how to reach from side to side for puzzle pieces or toys while standing on cushions.

 

For more balance activities and info about vestibular input, follow the link below to the Energetic Juniors blog:

 

~Looking at Balance (Part 2)~ 


Stay tuned next month for the final installment of Looking at Balance.
More Core Strengthening Games
By Katrina Phillip, Certified Energetic Juniors Trainer
As promised from the October newsletter, here are more core strengthening games for your kids.  A developed and sensitive core allows your child to respond more effectively to the body's vestibular input, allowing for improved balance. Make sure your kids are having FUN while playing these games!

Foot To Foot 
Partner bicycle crunches.  Lie down, and have your feet touching.  Bicycle crunch away!

Book on Head Obstacle Course
The classic, balancing a book on your head, but, make it more fun by creating an obstacle course around the room/apartment. Start easy, then as you perfect the course, make it more and more challenging.

For the rest of the games, check out our blog.  
ONLY BEARS SHOULD HIBERNATE IN THE WINTER!
Let Energetic Juniors keep your children/teens moving all through the winter months.
Now is the time to sign your child up so they can stay healthy and active all winter long.

Contact bonita@energeticjuniors.com or call 212-879-1566 to get started.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

May you have a happy, healthy holiday filled with hilarity!
 

Sincerely,
 
Bonita Porte
Energetics
Energetic Juniors 2014