fitness

Find Little Ways to Move More!

Finding little ways to sneak in extra exercise during the day can help you lose extra weight! Try these ideas:

  • If you’re watching TV, during commercial breaks, do jumping jacks, push ups, or sit ups. See how many you can do during 1 commercial!
  • Help around the house with chores! Cleaning your room, making your bed, doing dishes, vacuuming, dusting, laundry… not only do these burn lots of calories to help you stay fit, but your parents will be extra happy with you!
  • If there’s a choice of elevator or stairs, always pick the stairs. Even if it doesn’t seem like a big deal, all the little choices will add up!

Fun Activities for the Summer Time in NYC

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science,
MPH candidate Suny Downstate school of public Health

Here are some potential activities you can enjoy with your children, of course while following social distancing guidelines and mask wearing regulations.

  1. A picnic and stroll around Central Park

Central Park is perfect for all four seasons, whether you are there in the spring, summer, fall, or winter. In the summer, you can enjoy boating on the Lake and enjoy the scenery, just with a simple rental process at the Loeb Boathouse. With the many possible trails and paths you can take, there is surely a new one for each visit!

2. Summer camps with wildlife

The Bronx Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium are open all year round, but over the summer there are additional activities. For example, they have summer camps in which children get hands-on experiences with animals and the chance to explore nature. For more information, head over to this link.

3. Enjoying the sun and sand at the beach

Contrary to popular belief, NYC is home to many beaches! Even better, these beaches can be reached using public transportation– a car is not necessary at all. Popular beaches are Coney Island Beach, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach, Canarsie Beach, and Jones Beach, but there are many more than this.

4. A bike ride around Governor’s Island

Governor’s Island is only a seven-minute ferry ride away from Manhattan. Once you arrive, you can experience a new view of the city, as well as enjoy a bike ride around the island. What a great way to stay fit and have fun at the same time!

5. Kayaking in the city– for free

There are quite the number of free kayaking opportunities in the city– no need to sign up for memberships or enroll in programs! These are usually available at local parks and piers. Some of these locations include Brooklyn Bridge Park, North Brooklyn Boat Club, Hudson River Park, and Red Hook Boaters.

Not a fan of the hot summer weather? Not a problem! There are many enjoyable activities that can be done indoors as well. Head to the numerous museums, aquariums, indoor water parks, and play spaces that our city has to offer. Although this summer is likely to be one where we are still careful and aware of the pandemic going on, there seems to be more room for fun activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Breakfast is Your Body’s Best Friend

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science,
MPH candidate Suny Downstate school of public Health

 

It may be tempting to skip breakfast, especially if you are running late on time in the mornings or are interested in losing weight. However, eating breakfast instead of skipping it can actually help you weigh less! Let’s quickly go through the reasons why.

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8 Tips for Children to Stay Fit at Home

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science,
MPH candidate Suny Downstate school of public Health

With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, many children are still experiencing school from home. Instead of meeting friends and teachers in classrooms, they interact with others virtually and may be cooped up at home. In times like now, it is even harder for children to stay fit and reach the physical activity guidelines recommended for their age group.

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Cooking With Chef Nico

Welcome to Live Light Live Right cooking demo classes with yours truly Chef Nico. This class is designed where we can all share and learn with each other the benefits of healthy eating. It is an instructor lead class meaning it gives you and your family the opportunity to prepare a pre-planned meal every week resulting with you eventually mastering some of the basic tools used when creating healthier eating choices. So get your aprons out and your knives sharpened, because Lunch is about to be served.
If you would like to visit our archives and enjoy the recorded demos please feel free to visit our You Tube Home Page.

New Physical Activity Guidelines for Children

Written by: Stephanie Chan; BS in Neural Science

The benefits of regular physical activity are indisputable in all age groups, as it keeps us healthy and fit. In particular, active children have higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, stronger muscles and bones, and lower body fat than inactive children. Being involved in physical activity from a young age is associated with decreased long-term morbidity and all-cause mortality as an adult.
Read the full blog here.

Healthy Cooking Demos

Live Light Live Right is delighted to partner with and promote, Healthy Cooking with Chef Karen Cherfils & Sous Chef Fiona Adams

Begins July 22nd through August 22nd

Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm

Every Saturday at 12 pm

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88996534634?pwd=bVBzRWNKN1pubTM4T0RFeS9wRW1jZz09

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Live Light Live Right Live Workout Session

Live Light Live Right Home Edition!
By special demand Live Light Live Right is starting their own live workout session with trainer Ebony.
Please join her Friday afternoons at 4 pm.
Get on your sneakers, keep water and a towel and be ready to swear
Please find the zoom meeting Login addition below: 

Topic: Live Light Live Right Home Edition!

Time: Jun 26, 2020, 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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NYC Will Pay Youth to Take Classes This Summer

Live Light Live Right is excited to share @nycmayor new initiative where NYC will pay youth $1,200 to take online courses this summer The NeONSummer program will support youth in neighborhoods hit hard by the virus, Please sign up now. See below for details.

 

Please share it with anyone you know!!!!
Deadline in 2 days! Share! Age 14-24
NYC will pay youth $1,200 to take online courses this summer. Click here to learn more.