Meet our first Featured Sled Pup of 2018, 9 Year old Quinn Acebedo. He is a fighter who is currently training in three disciplines, wrestling, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, and MuayThai. Name: Quinn Acebedo Age: 9 Home Town: Virginia Beach, VA Sport(s): Muay Thai, Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling Gyms, teams, or sponsors: East Side Muay Thai, DiegoRead More
RockTape Pregnancy Applications
You may have seen athletes at a competition or in the gym with tape along their legs, arms, back, and wondered what it is. You may have even used this tape yourself when you pulled a muscle, had shin splints, or just thought you needed extra support, but have you ever thought about how itRead More
Sled Pup Athlete, Taitn Gray, Places 3rd at WODapoloza
Sled Pups Athlete, Taitn Gray, can now be safely called one of the fittest kids in the world. Just a few weeks ago, he competed at WODapalooza one of the nations largest CrossFit Competitions. The event is one of the three largest competition for any athlete his age; or should we say, for athletes aroundRead More
IG’s coolest #fitkids, you’ve never heard of
@addison_frisbee Addison Frisbee began dancing at age 3 and was selected to preform in the nutcracker at age 8. She then transitioned to gymnastics, where she won state titles on the balance beam and uneven bars, and became a regional balance beam champion in 2016. Addison also started CrossFit Kids when she was 8, and last July she began OlympicRead More
Good sources of calcium; alternatives to milk.
Calcium is an essential mineral that most people have historically gotten, though drinking milk. It is the most abundant mineral in our bodies, and responsible for helping us build strong bones. Which in young athletes that means not only being healthy, but reducing the risk of injury. Stronger bones are less susceptible to fractures andRead More
Frozen Vegetables
We have long been told that fresh vegetables are the best option for good nutrition, but times have changed. This rule is from a time when home gardens meant fresh vegetables were picked right before they were eaten. However, in today’s world, fruits and vegetables are often picked before they are completely ripe. This isRead More
Youth Powerlifting
Many people don’t realize that the sport of powerlifting is open to kids 8 and up, the same age that Olympic lifting begins. Instead we think of powerlifting as an adult sport, or as movements in our workouts. Powerlifting, just like Olympic lifting, is a sport that is open to kids and can be doneRead More
Benefits of Bananas
The Benefits of Bananas Available year round, bananas are easily one of the most popular fruits. They are nutritionally dense, easy to pack, and relatively inexpensive. They help regulate blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and improve digestion. They also provide an excellent source of energy for athletes in training. This is because one medium sizeRead More
Chocolate Milk; Ideal for kids post workout
It may be hard to believe, but one of the most ideal post work out drinks available, is Low-Fat chocolate milk. This is because chocolate milk provides a combination of proteins and carbohydrates in a perfect ratio to best help build recovery. Though many athletes these days take whey protein shakes, to help with muscleRead More
Competition
Last week, my daughter Georgia, completed her first adventure race. The race took 6 ½ hours, was a combination of running, canoeing and mounting biking. When she decided to do the race, I was proud of her willingness to try something new and do it for a good cause. After the race I was evenRead More
OSO Barbell Mini
Introducing the first barbell made just for kids, the OSO Barbell Mini. We recently discovered this barbell online and we had to share. This barbell, made by the OSO Barbell Collars company, is a light weight, aluminum barbell, made to bare weight. It is specifically designed for kids, and is the first of its kind.Read More
Peanut Butter Cookies
We discovered these cookies the other weekend, when making breakfast. Georgia already uses pancake mix in her chocolate chip cookies, and after putting some peanut butter on my pancake I saw the leftover batter and wondered what if. Then I tossed in some peanut butter, vanilla, and extra pancake mix, to get the consistency right,Read More
My Little Georgia Turnipseed
Today is our family movie day, and as I sit here I can’t help but want to take a minute to write about my little Georgia Turnipseed. By now, anyone reading this, knows who she is. As Sled Pups youngest team member, Georgia is already showing the world her love of fitness, healthy living, andRead More
Foam Rolling
You may have seen foam rollers around the gym, or in workout plans. In fact, it is used in our intermediate level youth training plans. But what is it, and why use it? Foam rolling is most simply looked at as an, on the spot massage at home. It helps relieve pain by working theRead More
Breakfast Burrito Remake
Breakfast Burrito Remake We often trade healthy for quick and easy. Then there are the quick and easy things you just really like, and hate to give up. I have found that breakfast burritos fall into both of those categories. Just recently though I found a few great ways to remake them. Allowing me toRead More
