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Mar 2025
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2547: Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Sh...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead!

  • Stop trying to get your kids in shape! Try these 6 methods instead. (1:38)

  • #1 - Be the example. (2:15)

  • #2 - Foster a good relationship with exercise and eating healthy. (9:43)

  • #3 - Give them options consisting of protein, something new, something they love. (17:22)

  • #4 - Use bodyweight and suspension trainers. (25:17)

  • #5 - Play with them. (27:03)

  • #6 - Reduce screen time with time limits. (31:57)

  • Questions:

  • I have dual custody, and my ex doesn’t agree with my approach to health and fitness. How do you suggest navigating this? (39:47)

  • How do I turn the ship with my teenage kids? (43:44)

  • My kids are picky eaters. Do you have any strategies? (50:46)

  • What are some healthy snack ideas for on-the-go? (52:27)

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