Marty Mikkelsen

Great athletes have the ability 2 practice w/ greater intensity & focus than average ones.

Weight loss can result in lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and improved cholesterol levels.

Coaching is a long, intimate conversation, a series of signals and responses that move toward a shared goal.

Although cardio sessions turn up the heat and burn calories big-time, lifting weights helps you build calorie-burning lean muscle.

When yr athlete has the genetic makeup that gives him/her an advantage in a particular sport, they will have a better chance of success.

Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.

Parents, mental preparation should now be a major part of your athlete's pregame ritual

Missing a morning meal is the worst thing you can do. It slows metabolism and depletes your body of the fuel it needs to function optimally

Parents, remember speed is the great equalizer. If you're the fastest kid on the field, there's a good chance of playing.

Exercise boosts immune function. People don't understand how important exercise is regardless of weight issues.

Parents, do you have questions about nutrition for your athlete? Family members? Your own diet? Ask me. #parenting #moms

Slow-digesting carbs like oatmeal take longer to enter your bloodstream and help satisfy your appetite much better than junk food

It is much more difficult to break a habit when there is no adequate replacement for it.

Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help.

Parents, in today's athletic world, do you want your child to play multiple sports when they enter high school? #moms #parents

The increased activity of athletes generates the need 4 a higher amount of calories, protein, & other nutrients than the less active person

Parents, the goal of every practice is for your child to improve. Ask "what did you learn today?" "Did you improve today?" #parenting

Reg. physical activity cn help U prevent or manage a wide range of health problems & concerns, incl. stroke, type 2 diabetes, & depression

Parents, generally speaking, having your athlete work on their weaknesses is not very much fun. It's fun to do the things they're good at.

Every day is a new opportunity to make choices that will get you closer to your health and fitness goals. Make healthy decisions today.