Author: stephenreinstein

  Fact: Nearly everyone experiences food cravings. Also fact: Many people feel like simply HAVING a craving means they don’t have discipline or are somehow “weak” when it comes to eating a healthy diet. Time to break that fast belief! Your body might be triggering cravings for a long list of reasons … and some […]

  Preparing Children to Return to School – A Physical Approach We are currently faced with all sorts of unknowns most, of which, are completely out of our control. And while we cannot dictate how others choose to move forward, what we can do, as parents, is prepare our own families for what may lie […]

Metabolism: What Is It? Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function. Even when you’re at rest, your body needs energy for all its “hidden” functions, […]

Accepting Responsibility Teaching Children to Avoid Blame Shifting   It is becoming more and more apparent that no one is to blame for everything that happens. So, if this is the case, how do we get ourselves in such turmoil if no one is responsible? Although this seems ridiculous, the use of “blame-shifting” has become […]

Super-Charge Your Child’s Development During the Summer As the world continues its reopening efforts, more and more parents are headed back to work. And while this is a positive sign, it leaves parents with the task of finding their children a fun, yet safe, program to spend each day at. Since summer camps are unable […]

If there’s one universal truth about stretching, it’s that we all should do it. Yet few of us actually do. It’s the part of a workout that most people tend to skip. It can make a difference in how your muscles respond to exercise.Stretching warms your muscles, and warm muscles are more pliant. Here are […]

Summer Brain Gains – Helping Children Prevent the Summer Slide For years, parents and children have been faced with the dreaded summer slide, a time when the school year ends and summer learning loss begins. And as if it wasn’t detrimental enough in it’s own rights, this year the summer slide has been accelerated by […]

Supporting Children’s Emotional Needs During the Pandemic Part 1 As the pandemic carries on, our coping skills are starting to unravel. For many people, this has become the ultimate emotional test. As we continue to maintain our distance from each other, not only have our social lives been halted, but our emotional support is wavering […]

Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Stress is a normal part of life. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts. Even positive life changes such as a promotion, a mortgage, […]

Good Health Starts With Gut Health Your workouts are connected to your sleep (recovery!) which is connected to your hunger (hormones!) which is connected to your stress (more hormones!) which is connected to your brain … well, you get the picture.    And connected to ALL of that (and your results!) is the health of […]

      The recent closures of schools and businesses are widespread and have led to major disruptions in the daily routines of families. Children are trying to adjust to doing school at home and parents are now trying to balance their new work from home life with their role as teacher to their children. […]

How many people are in a group class? Classes vary and will range between 8-25 people. The larger the class, the more instructors to help out!   Will there be other beginners in my class? Absolutely. There are always beginners in class. Plus, the advanced students are always eager to help you learn along the […]

The development of a child can be one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold. From infants mirroring movements to toddlers and children mastering high level developmental skills, the growth they experience in a short time is astounding. And while all skills are important for children to master, bilateral coordination is an important prerequisite […]

Kickboxing is a combination of boxing, martial arts, and aerobics that requires little to no equipment. Not only are your chances of getting bored slim to none, but there are several health benefits you can gain from kickboxing.  You can expect everything from body weight exercises, resistance training, cardio kickboxing, to a fun energizing environment! […]

For many people, martial arts is one unified style, which they call “karate,” and includes learning a variety of self-defense moves. When students decide to change martial arts schools, they are often told they must “start over” at white belt. And while it is important for a student to learn all lower rank information of […]

➡ What’s sweet, sneaky, and pretty much hiding everywhere in our food?   ANSWER: It’s ADDED SUGAR!   And it’s not helping you achieve your health & wellness goals. It affects your hormones, your energy, your mood, and even your waistline!   Plus, if you’ve ever tried to cut back before, you know it can […]

Mentoring has been around for many years and has shown to have many positive outcomes for all participants. In Our Martial Arts, the mentoring program that is implemented is called the STORM Team, or Special Team of Role Models. This is a“near-peer” type mentoring program that is very structured and incorporates a full curriculum and […]

As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]

Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]

Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]