Hello Fellow Spartan's
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Let's get your Roar on:)
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Coach Shanon
Fitness focused creative play with Coach Shanon. “Being creative and remembering that exercise is as important as broccoli are key.”
Feeling a little Spartan coming on....
Hello Fellow Spartan Mother's, sisters, brothers and Dad's recruit your friends and family
and lets make 2015 the best Spartan good time ever!
I am so excited to let everyone know my amazing son Dawson turning 8 years old in June will
be joining me in Spartan race on July 18th "Kids Version" of course but so amazing.
There is nothing better really feeling like you walk the walk, talk the talk and prove it. Actions speak louder than words so I encourage you to get out there and get dirty with your kids!
Make a memory to last a lifetime:)
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Stay Tuned for a chance to win a FREE PASS to Spartan Race 2015!
be well,
Coach Shanon
and lets make 2015 the best Spartan good time ever!
I am so excited to let everyone know my amazing son Dawson turning 8 years old in June will
be joining me in Spartan race on July 18th "Kids Version" of course but so amazing.
There is nothing better really feeling like you walk the walk, talk the talk and prove it. Actions speak louder than words so I encourage you to get out there and get dirty with your kids!
Make a memory to last a lifetime:)
http://spartanracemedia.com/ca
Stay Tuned for a chance to win a FREE PASS to Spartan Race 2015!
be well,
Coach Shanon
To my "CORE KID Family"
So Proud to have been asked to contribute to such a great cause.
Always remember something is always better than nothing.
Be well,
Coach Shanon
http://www.womenshealthyenvironments.ca/squat-push-pull-prevent/
So Proud to have been asked to contribute to such a great cause.
Always remember something is always better than nothing.
Be well,
Coach Shanon
http://www.womenshealthyenvironments.ca/squat-push-pull-prevent/
Single Mom Moments
My Mom Moments...
I would like to give thanks to all the blessings in my life and most of all to the one who gives me life.... my son.
I was not always a single mom but since my son was 19 months the moments are plenty.
Its the little things you realize when you are parenting alone.
You are the only one who stays up all night with a sick baby, the only one who holds your breath as you try to let your baby cry it out to fall asleep, the only one who prays they have the strength to make it through the first of many time outs. My moments of privacy only happen when he is asleep but you learn to savor and appreciate all the time you have.You are also the one your child calls to, reaches for and gives unconditional love to in so many ways. My little life with my little man is filled with LOTS of love.
There are so many single mom's with much more than just one child with little to no help and it is the undeniable strength they have that remind me I am so truly blessed and fortunate.
Every parent has challenges they face and my intention for this post is to remind us all that no matter what the circumstance may be "be great full" for those who call us "Mom".
In that I would also like to remind my mom who just happened to be the "single mom" who raised me and my two sisters and always made us feel loved. Thank you Mom.
Much Love
I would like to give thanks to all the blessings in my life and most of all to the one who gives me life.... my son.
I was not always a single mom but since my son was 19 months the moments are plenty.
Its the little things you realize when you are parenting alone.
You are the only one who stays up all night with a sick baby, the only one who holds your breath as you try to let your baby cry it out to fall asleep, the only one who prays they have the strength to make it through the first of many time outs. My moments of privacy only happen when he is asleep but you learn to savor and appreciate all the time you have.You are also the one your child calls to, reaches for and gives unconditional love to in so many ways. My little life with my little man is filled with LOTS of love.
There are so many single mom's with much more than just one child with little to no help and it is the undeniable strength they have that remind me I am so truly blessed and fortunate.
Every parent has challenges they face and my intention for this post is to remind us all that no matter what the circumstance may be "be great full" for those who call us "Mom".
In that I would also like to remind my mom who just happened to be the "single mom" who raised me and my two sisters and always made us feel loved. Thank you Mom.
Much Love
Spartan Kids!
This just inspires me to push even harder to really get the message across that fitness really has to be a big priority in our children's lives.
This fall I am hoping to Launch CORE KIDS FITNESS in elementary schools across the GTA.
Lets make every moment count!
sincerely "Coach Shanon"
"It takes a whole village to raise a child" African proverb.
This is so true for parents and anyone trying to reach a goal. I would like to remind you that you do not have to do it alone. Lean on a friend, family member and use all the resources made available to you.
Every day is a new day!
Enjoy,
Sincerely,
Coach Shanon
Time Spent
Core Kids Fitness for those of you who do not know, began as an opportunity for myself to play a key role in ensuring my son was able to benefit from a structured physical fitness program from the time he was 2 years old.
Personally having grown up in a time where you could just go outside to play without much supervision if any at all know now this is not the case for our young children of today.
Now more than ever fitness programs are not just for adults. While as adults we are always doing what we can to stay active & healthy and now taking stock in how our children are too!
When fitness professionals talk about "making fitness & nutrition a lifestyle choice" it really is true just remember it truly only sticks if the entire family is on board.
I encourage all parents to begin with one week of tracking your family's fitness time versus screen time!
"Screen Time" includes computer work or play, video games and TV or movies.
The goal is that our children do not spend more than 2 maximum hours per day. To compare also track your time spent on fitness or active play including going for a walk, exercise, gym (if any at school), structured fitness / sports programs you may be in per week.
It is always best to know where your starting point is before setting some realalistic goals for your entire family!
Be well,
Coach Shanon
Personally having grown up in a time where you could just go outside to play without much supervision if any at all know now this is not the case for our young children of today.
Now more than ever fitness programs are not just for adults. While as adults we are always doing what we can to stay active & healthy and now taking stock in how our children are too!
When fitness professionals talk about "making fitness & nutrition a lifestyle choice" it really is true just remember it truly only sticks if the entire family is on board.
I encourage all parents to begin with one week of tracking your family's fitness time versus screen time!
"Screen Time" includes computer work or play, video games and TV or movies.
The goal is that our children do not spend more than 2 maximum hours per day. To compare also track your time spent on fitness or active play including going for a walk, exercise, gym (if any at school), structured fitness / sports programs you may be in per week.
It is always best to know where your starting point is before setting some realalistic goals for your entire family!
Be well,
Coach Shanon
CORE KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
Hi Everyone,
Planning your child's birthday party can be most exciting for all you "party mamma's" or very stressfull for others. Either way we all want our children's birthdays to create an amazing memory with some form of family tradition.
It doesn't have to break the bank your back and house all in one fell swoop.
Especially when your children are in the age range of 3-6year alot of parents come with and stay for the party, this can add alot of bodies to feed and acomodate. It is good to keep the focus on the children and know the parents understand this.
Tips:
1. Rent space out a community center or an all in one facility
2. Food - keep it simple healthy with the big treat being the cake, less energy highs & lows
3. Loot bags - sometimes one cool toy is easier than arranging an entire bag of goodies for example: bubble wands, skipping ropes, hoola hoops or fun dress up hats
4. Time - keep to a schedule allow 15 minutes prior to starting your activity for late comers, 60 minutes of the activity of your choice followed by 30 minutes for snacks and cake then 15 minutes for gift opening or one more activity such as a scavenger hunt before they go home (2 hours is the perfect length)
5. Don't be against hiring one of your regualar teenage babysitters to assist with feeding the children, clearing and cleaning up) It is worth it.
CORE KIDS BIRTHDAYS
We bring super fun equipment to where the party is located to provide 60 minute Fun Fit Party combining gymnastics, yoga, music, movement & fitness all in one!
$90 + HST for one hour
Call or Email Coach Shanon for Details
coreshots@gmail.com / 647 290 8685
Planning your child's birthday party can be most exciting for all you "party mamma's" or very stressfull for others. Either way we all want our children's birthdays to create an amazing memory with some form of family tradition.
It doesn't have to break the bank your back and house all in one fell swoop.
Especially when your children are in the age range of 3-6year alot of parents come with and stay for the party, this can add alot of bodies to feed and acomodate. It is good to keep the focus on the children and know the parents understand this.
Tips:
1. Rent space out a community center or an all in one facility
2. Food - keep it simple healthy with the big treat being the cake, less energy highs & lows
3. Loot bags - sometimes one cool toy is easier than arranging an entire bag of goodies for example: bubble wands, skipping ropes, hoola hoops or fun dress up hats
4. Time - keep to a schedule allow 15 minutes prior to starting your activity for late comers, 60 minutes of the activity of your choice followed by 30 minutes for snacks and cake then 15 minutes for gift opening or one more activity such as a scavenger hunt before they go home (2 hours is the perfect length)
5. Don't be against hiring one of your regualar teenage babysitters to assist with feeding the children, clearing and cleaning up) It is worth it.
CORE KIDS BIRTHDAYS
We bring super fun equipment to where the party is located to provide 60 minute Fun Fit Party combining gymnastics, yoga, music, movement & fitness all in one!
$90 + HST for one hour
Call or Email Coach Shanon for Details
Why Stretch?
Why Stretch?
What Is My Sport Doing to My Body?
* Cyclists have shortened hip flexors (the muscles in the area where the thigh meets the torso that bend and raise the knee) and often tight necks.
* Jujitsu fighters have short hip flexors plus contracted abdominals.
* Kick boxers develop contractions in the muscles at the side of the buttocks, as well as lower-back pain.
* Tennis players are vulnerable to tennis elbow, shoulder injuries, and lower- back pain.
* Contact sports (e.g., wrestling, football, hockey, and basketball) are particularly destructive. They cause bruising when players crash into each other and cause overstretch injuries when they react to each other’s moves. Wrestlers who lift and throw opponents torque their backs and wind up with back pain.
We all have tight muscles from time to time... but did you know about Facia?
What is FASCIA
Fascia is a part of the connective tissue system to which relatively little attention has been given in the past.
Fascia is a part of the connective tissue system to which relatively little attention has been given in the past.
Whenever there’s an injury, the fascia adheres to itself and to other soft tissues, and administering a sudden twist can cause all these tissues to tear. But in order to make the kind of changes in the body structure that can really heal an injury, the fascia must be actively stretched.
There are tremendous benefits of fully functioning fascia for both performance and injury prevention.The fascia unites all the structures of the body. It’s the one tissue that touches every single organ, nerve, joint, and blood vessel. That’s why whatever your problem is—arthritis, worn cartilage in your knee, stiff neck—stretching the fascia helps. The fact that the fascia connects all the parts of the body explains why the stretches often focus on an area far from where you feel pain.remember: no matter what injury your sport may cause, stretching and massage can prevent or fix it.
Myofascial release treatments is a whole body approach to treatment. A good example is the chronic low back pain client; although the low back is the primary area of injury, the client may also have significant discomfort in the neck. This is due to the gradual tightening of the muscles and especially of the fascia as the tightness creeps its way up the back, eventually creating neck and head pain. Experience shows that optimal resolution of the low back pain requires release of the fascia of both the head and neck. If the neck tightness is not also released, it will continue to apply a downward drag until fascial restriction and pain returns to the low back.
Muscle provides the greatest bulk of our body's soft tissue. Because all muscle is enveloped by and ingrained with fascia, myofascial release is the term that has been given to the techniques that are used to relieve soft tissue from the abnormal grip of tight fascia.
The collagenous fibers of fascia are extremely tough and resistant to stretch. In fact, it is estimated that fascia has a tensile strength of as much as 2000 pounds per square inch. No wonder it causes pain when it tightens!
Thai Stretch Massage can help and this awesome treatment will leave you feeling
longer and taller than ever!
Be well and stretch every day:)
Coach Shanon
MILA for Kids!
Now that summer is almost over and the new school year right around the corner I am looking forward to getting back on a regular schedule for me and my son!
Gone will be the late summer nights, trips to the icescream shop and saying okay to "just one more treat" to your kids.
I would like to share with you the benefits of MILA for your kids. We all know how important Omega 3's are for brain development but getting your kids to take fish oil is less than easy. Mila is a plant based Omega 3 with does convert to EPA/ DHA. The fact is anyone can buy chia seeds but Mila's strain of chia has been proven well above the norm for fiber, selenium, zinc and other antioxidants as well as iron.
Personally my son has very low iron where his body does not have to ability to retain any iron he intakes through diet so he has to take a supplement daily. The down side is iron supplements are very constipating and that can be very unconfrontable for his little tummy. MILA has been his saving grace keeping his digestive tract in true form even with the supplement of iron. I have also found he is sleeping better and less highs and lows throughout his day.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about MILA and would like to try some with your family!
Be well & live well,
Shanon http://shanonmcmillan.lifemax.net/
Gone will be the late summer nights, trips to the icescream shop and saying okay to "just one more treat" to your kids.
I would like to share with you the benefits of MILA for your kids. We all know how important Omega 3's are for brain development but getting your kids to take fish oil is less than easy. Mila is a plant based Omega 3 with does convert to EPA/ DHA. The fact is anyone can buy chia seeds but Mila's strain of chia has been proven well above the norm for fiber, selenium, zinc and other antioxidants as well as iron.
Personally my son has very low iron where his body does not have to ability to retain any iron he intakes through diet so he has to take a supplement daily. The down side is iron supplements are very constipating and that can be very unconfrontable for his little tummy. MILA has been his saving grace keeping his digestive tract in true form even with the supplement of iron. I have also found he is sleeping better and less highs and lows throughout his day.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about MILA and would like to try some with your family!
Be well & live well,
Shanon http://shanonmcmillan.lifemax.net/
Mom Worthy Event
Calling ALL MOM's!
Please join me with your kids for fun games for the kids and great shopping for the mom's.
This "MOM WORTHY" event takes place on Saturday June 23rd 12 - 2:30 pm only $5 per family!
There will be loads of venders all local mom's in business.
Check out www.momworthy.wordpress.com for more info.
I will be offerin a 20 minute demo Core Kids Fitness Class as well as promoting MILA, personal training and the best ever super calgon take me away "head massage's"
Bring on Summer it is going to be the best ever:)
hugs,
Coach Shanon
Please join me with your kids for fun games for the kids and great shopping for the mom's.
This "MOM WORTHY" event takes place on Saturday June 23rd 12 - 2:30 pm only $5 per family!
There will be loads of venders all local mom's in business.
Check out www.momworthy.wordpress.com for more info.
I will be offerin a 20 minute demo Core Kids Fitness Class as well as promoting MILA, personal training and the best ever super calgon take me away "head massage's"
Bring on Summer it is going to be the best ever:)
hugs,
Coach Shanon
Core Kids For Summer Camp!
Wow where did the school year go? Time truly flies when you are having fun.
Just wanted to make note to everyone that Core Kids Fitness is booking for Summer Day care programs. Even though most people work all summer long we all still want to be able to offer more fun programing to our children. This is a fun program and affordable for all Daycare Centers.
Only $80 / hour will get you 2 - 30 minute Core KID Sessions. Each Class can accommodate up to 24 children.
Give the parents at your facility the peace of mind that your child's summer days will be filled with fun activities.
Be well,
Shanon
Just wanted to make note to everyone that Core Kids Fitness is booking for Summer Day care programs. Even though most people work all summer long we all still want to be able to offer more fun programing to our children. This is a fun program and affordable for all Daycare Centers.
Only $80 / hour will get you 2 - 30 minute Core KID Sessions. Each Class can accommodate up to 24 children.
Give the parents at your facility the peace of mind that your child's summer days will be filled with fun activities.
Be well,
Shanon
Just another day at the gym...
Just a thought but with the new year fast approaching lets all just try a little every day
to be more active with our children. Monkey See - Monkey Do
May everyone have a very happy, healthy - Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!
Shanon & Dawson
I love my job!
Hi everyone,
I just had to write as I had an offered my Core Kids Trial session at a local Montessori this week.
I usually see approximately 20 kids when I teach but to my surprise I had 32 fantastic little smiles watching, listening, singing and moving with me for almost 40 minutes.
To many considering the age range was from as young as 2 to 4 year olds you might think it would be difficult. But it was so much fun!
In the end it just reminds me that I can not give up on my business plan to bring fitness and fun to as many schools and day cares as I can.
Watching my own son learn new skills like "tree pose" or holding his "sticky bug handstand" against the wall by himself and how proud he is afterward is as rewarding as watching him learn to write his name.
I suppose my point is there is success to be had in all aspects of our children's lives educational and PHYSICAL.
When I say "I love my job" the most important one I have is being able to give my son the opportunity to learn and experience as many things as I can. As parents we all have special gifts our children! No re gifting here LOL...
Enjoy the ride of parenthood!
I just had to write as I had an offered my Core Kids Trial session at a local Montessori this week.
I usually see approximately 20 kids when I teach but to my surprise I had 32 fantastic little smiles watching, listening, singing and moving with me for almost 40 minutes.
To many considering the age range was from as young as 2 to 4 year olds you might think it would be difficult. But it was so much fun!
In the end it just reminds me that I can not give up on my business plan to bring fitness and fun to as many schools and day cares as I can.
Watching my own son learn new skills like "tree pose" or holding his "sticky bug handstand" against the wall by himself and how proud he is afterward is as rewarding as watching him learn to write his name.
I suppose my point is there is success to be had in all aspects of our children's lives educational and PHYSICAL.
When I say "I love my job" the most important one I have is being able to give my son the opportunity to learn and experience as many things as I can. As parents we all have special gifts our children! No re gifting here LOL...
Enjoy the ride of parenthood!
Balance and Strength
Balance & Strength, yes this is something we all strive for and even our children need to work at this too. They are so much stronger than we give them credit for. The benefits to conditioning our children with proper balance and strength exercises really assists in prevention of pore postural issues as they grow and look how much fun it can be too!
These are are just some of the fun moves I challenge my CORE KIDS with in a regular fitness program at local schools and day cares.
Have fun, try timing you and your kids at how long you can stand on one foot and notice how one side is easier than the other...hmmm something to work on.
These are are just some of the fun moves I challenge my CORE KIDS with in a regular fitness program at local schools and day cares.
Have fun, try timing you and your kids at how long you can stand on one foot and notice how one side is easier than the other...hmmm something to work on.
Kids Yoga
Yoga is a form of exercise, meditation, and breathing practices. Designed to bring unity to the mind, body, and spirit. Adults have vouched for yoga for years, saying it makes them feel better physically, enhances their ability to concentrate, and brings tranquility to their lives. Now parents and yoga instructors are looking at the possible benefits of yoga for kids.
First, remember that old saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” well it is so true in my experience as a parent and a fitness professional I know when I have a BUSY week my son experiences my exhaustion as well. Children experience many of the same physical benefits adults do from practicing yoga and regular exercise.
Specifically to yoga it strengthens them and helps them become more flexible and coordinated, enhances self-awareness, body awareness and self confidence in learning new skills. As part of the practice of yoga, kids need to slow down much like we all need to from time to time. Learning to hold certain postures, breathe and patience is key to more than just yoga.
I personally have a very strong belief that through practicing yoga, children can learn ways to relax and get control of stress in their lives. For instance I have made it my son’s and I’s bedtime routine to practice breathing techniques of yoga to help calm his mind and body before drifting off to sleep each night.
I also use this same deep breathing technique when he is frustrated, anxious or just having a typical “3 year old moment” when as a parent, in my opinion staying calm and understanding is the best treatment.
Sincerely Shanon or as the kids call me "Miss Shanon"
First, remember that old saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” well it is so true in my experience as a parent and a fitness professional I know when I have a BUSY week my son experiences my exhaustion as well. Children experience many of the same physical benefits adults do from practicing yoga and regular exercise.
Specifically to yoga it strengthens them and helps them become more flexible and coordinated, enhances self-awareness, body awareness and self confidence in learning new skills. As part of the practice of yoga, kids need to slow down much like we all need to from time to time. Learning to hold certain postures, breathe and patience is key to more than just yoga.
I personally have a very strong belief that through practicing yoga, children can learn ways to relax and get control of stress in their lives. For instance I have made it my son’s and I’s bedtime routine to practice breathing techniques of yoga to help calm his mind and body before drifting off to sleep each night.
I also use this same deep breathing technique when he is frustrated, anxious or just having a typical “3 year old moment” when as a parent, in my opinion staying calm and understanding is the best treatment.
Sincerely Shanon or as the kids call me "Miss Shanon"
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