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The Fitness in Youth podcast is dedicated to explore new ways to make youth fitness a priority, empower parents, policy makers and professionals with the tools to help their communities today and to elevate the intentions of the health & fitness industry, for the better.
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Welcome back to another season of the podcast!In this first episode, James and I explore the principles and practices of The Wonder School, and how they might apply to physical education. The Wonder School is a learner driven, Socratic based education system in Wichita, Kansas. One of the founders, Zach Lahn, recently featured on Episode 370 of the Jordan B. Peterson podcast and I highly recommend giving it a listen for better context of todays episodeWe zoom in on,What is a learner driven sc...
James & Dan go beyond complaining and think creatively on repurposing underutilized sporting fields to create more engaging outdoor spaces for a physical practice.The mission of the Fitness in Youth podcast is to; Explore new ways to help make youth fitness a priority, fun, and for them Empower parents, policy makers and professionals with the tools to help their communities, today Elevate the intentions of the health & fitness industry, for the better (long-term) About the ho...
James and Dan pick up where the previous episode left of by exploring how community led physical activity program's could be the answer to creating health and fitness autonomy for the next generation.The mission of the Fitness in Youth podcast is to; Explore new ways to help make youth fitness a priority, fun, and for them Empower parents, policy makers and professionals with the tools to help their communities, today Elevate the intentions of the health & fitness industry, for the bette...
James and Dan review and dissect an article from The Cut which explores the rise hypervigilance among American parents and mental health issues in children and teenagers. This state of of excessive alertness, heightened sensitivity, or intense watchfulness is being seen in playgrounds and can potentially limit a child's ability to develop physically, socially and emotionally.They discuss the importance of unstructured/unsupervised play and independent mobility for children's well-b...
This episode explores the topic of body composition and how to navigate the challenges associated with pubertal changes, self perception and body image in youth.The mission of the Fitness in Youth podcast is to; Explore new ways to help make youth fitness a priority, fun, and for them Empower parents, policy makers and professionals with the tools to help their communities, today Elevate the intentions of the health & fitness industry, for the better (long-term) About the hosts: James ...
This episode discusses the use of supplements in youth populations. James and Dan debate where supplements may be a useful tool vs when they could be doing harm, how to navigate conversations around the use of supplements with your kids and give insight into some of the more commonly used supplements and their function.The mission of the Fitness in Youth podcast is to; Explore new ways to help make youth fitness a priority, fun, and for them Empower parents, policy makers and prof...
With the pace at which artificial intelligence is starting to integrate into everyday living, James and I discuss the utility and downside of AI as it relates to the health and fitness industry.We dig into:How AI platforms give access to informationCritically analyze the accuracy and relevance of that informationIdeas on virtual reality, games and physical expression (you vs. the computer)AI in learning and behavior for young people Freedom vs security in AISpying on kids vs. “watching o...
This episode is a deep dive into the biological and physiological processes that occur during puberty. This is a topic which typically does not get prioritized enough and arguably is one most people don't have a fundamental understanding of.Insight into the natural process of this development phase is key to ensure adolescents maximize their physical and cognitive potential. It also helps inform what may go inside a physical curriculum or practice that is synergistic to building r...
This episode picks up where it left off from Episode #16. We discuss implementation strategies of an LTD model of physical curriculum and how it relates to our four 'P's', (parents, policy makers, professionals and piers).Topics covered;Implementation strategiesHow implementation changes based of age classificationsTools anyone can implement now How to set your kids up for future successThe mission of the Fitness in Youth podcast is to; Explore new ways to help make youth fitness a prio...
Episode #16 serves as the inception of a long-term implementable plan to change the course of health and fitness for youth and adolescents. It's a reimagining of the long standing LTAD model, that attached youth sports with health. It an be argued that while sports play a role in youth development, the model still pushes younger generations towards sport specialization, and away from truly learning broad health and fitness characteristics, that can be utilized for life.This episode...
In this episode, James and Dan discuss this idea around 'The Coaches Oath'. An idea birthed from Jame's LearnRx class titled 'Youth Physical Activity' where he distilled his knowledge and experience down to five key first principles for anyone wanting to have an impact on young people falling in love with movement. These five principles are;Teach to learnDisciplined Role Model A Family ThingDo it Because They CanMake it MemorableJames and Dan zoom in on each principle to refine lang...
James and I unpack the debate staged on Bari Weiss's podcast Honesty, about the over prescription of the now popularized weight loss drug, Ozempic.Listen HereThe drug has been prescribed to children as young at 12 years of age, despite the lack of any longitudinal research into the side effects.In addition, we un pack the message this send's to the younger generations and how it informs their prioritization of physical activity and health.We also discuss some markers of when the prescription ...
After a short break, we're back with the first episode of the year.We kick off 2023 with a review of a powerful essay written by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff titled "The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic Began Around 2012" .The article reveals alarming new statistics on the rise of mental illness in younger generations and how we can no longer afford to accept the long accepted null hypotheses that this is business as usual.James and I break down the problem, identify some of the leadin...
Today we come under the umbrella of what could be classified as an environmental factor and zoom in on how sociocultural norms impact the why, what and how of engaging in physical activity for adolescents.Specifically we Define social and cultural influence (sociocultural)Discuss sociocultural influences differ between genders Differentiate the gender based experience and how that can frame a narrative around physical activityExplore some ripple effects this narrative may have (part...
A seemly trending topic at the moment, James and I zoom in on why the importance of sleep is amplified for young, developing bodies and minds.In this episode we cover;The role of sleep and its influence over the brain and bodyThe effects of sleep (positive and negatives)Practical tool you can use to optimize sleep for your childIn addition, for those interested in a deeper dive on practical tools on improving sleep, LISTEN HERE for a detailed podcast by Dr Andrew Huberman.As always, we would ...
In this episode, James and I discuss seasonality and how it influences physical activity levels for youth and adolescents.Specifically, we go into detail on,Geographical location & climate's influence on physical activity levelsCircadian rhythm and its biological effectsPractical tools to overcome obstacles created by seasonalityAs always, we would love to know your thoughts on this topic so please comment or get in touch.The mission of the Fitness in Youth podcast is to; Explore new way...
In this episode, James and Dan discuss what may be considered a controversial topic and that is the role of sport inside a schools physical education curriculum.Specifically, this episode looks at.Defining competitive sports and their true intentionWhere sport fits inside a school’s curriculum for physical educationConsiderations of parents, professionals and policy makers when incorporating competitive sports inside a physical education setting?We would love to know your thoughts on th...
This episode picks up from the previous episode on schools curriculum for physical education. James and Dan re-imagine new scaffolding to a physical education curriculum that supports kids becoming active for life relative to the different stages of development.Specifically, this episode covers;Revised physical education curriculum structure for ages 3-8, 8-12, 12-16Brainstorming principles, ideas and practical applications of lifestyle hygiene Introduce concepts of prioritisation and p...
After a quick summer break, James and Dan pick up where they left off.This episode takes a deeper dive inside school curriculum, specifically physical education and expands on the following three areas;How applicable are the current course materials inside of school based physical education curriculum in today’s climate?Why the current north star of increasing students heart rates and burning more calories is leading to an inactive society.The role of enhanced motor skill competence (sk...
What is belief?Where does it come from?How can you seed belief in other?In this episode James and Dan explore the current beliefs inside the health and fitness industry and how those beliefs are preventing the youth from being active for life.Fitness can't be used just as a tool to improve athletic performance or a fix to a bad lifestyle. It must be a daily practice done for you, because has positive effects that ripple into every part of your life.James and Dan explore the concept of b...
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