Try to teach your child immediately that they are going to make mistakes.  It is how they handle these mistakes that will determine their success.  If a child is determined, that each time they try a new routine it must be perfect without fail then they are going to ultimately harm their self-esteem.  It is important to understand that mistakes are going to happen, but accepting that fact and moving along to learn from them is very important.

Additionally, it is a wise idea to help your child decide what is most important to them in their life.  Set up a schedule for their activities that reflects this.  Whether their goal is to become an Olympic athlete or even just use gymnastics as a simple hobby having some specific ideas in mind about what they want to do in the future is often helpful in keeping young gymnasts focuses on the major goals that they have.

Another important lesson for your child is teaching patience with the dozens if not hundreds of repetitions that are necessary in order to truly master a skill.  Many gymnasts practice a skill as many as thousands of times before the movement feels completely natural and flowing to them.  This is not unheard of however; most children really do not have the patience for this and need help in learning this skill.  It is important to really give your child the help they need in ensuring they practice enough.  You can never do too many repetitions of a new skill.

One last step that all parents should take that is often overlooked is setting up a schedule that includes time away from gymnastics and school.  Your child needs plenty of time to practice gymnastics of course, but it is also very important that they have the opportunity to rest and enjoy themselves as well.  Working and pushing too hard can result in your child burning out or injuring themselves, which is never what we want.

I have always said that parents can make or break a gymnast. There are many pushy parents in the gymnastics world. Try not to become one of these. Work with you child rather than against them. Working towards your child’s success is well worth the small amount of time that is necessary to ensure that you are setting them up to be a success rather than a failure.  While everyone has different ways of handling schedules and stress, working with your child to help them plan and adjust quickly is one of the best things you can do for your child.

Never be afraid to ask your child’s coach for help.  If you have a problem and you are unsure of how to handle it, such as helping your child calm down before meets, your child’s coach can usually help.  They have the knowledge and experience to make your job as a parent much easier.  Use them to your benefit, rather than avoiding them.  They are here to help you, and your child, attain the exact results that you desire rather than leaving you frustrated and confused.

My Body by Kristy (BBK) Club is going to be doing a club wide cleanse and I want to invite YOU to join us!  YES… YOU HEARD ME a cleanse.  Not just any ordinary cleanse.  A safe, trusted, nutritionally balanced cleanse from USANA called RESET.  We are starting on Monday, May 28th.  You will need to order the RESET kit. I will be guiding you through this cleanse AND I will actually be doing it with you!  All I can say is from personal experience, and from friends, it is amazing which is why I want to participate alongside you too.  You will lose weight, lose your craving for sugar and salt, be energized and love the way you feel.

Now it is possible to reduce the endless cycle of carbohydrate cravings and begin a lifetime of healthy habits with RESET from USANA. A nutritionally balanced meal-replacement program that will jump-start your weight-loss efforts, RESET is the first step toward resetting your body and your life.

It’s no secret that the key to effective weight loss is making positive changes in your diet and exercise habits. However, making those healthy lifestyle changes can often seem like an insurmountable task. With that in mind, USANA scientists developed the RESET weight management program, complete with low-glycemic meal replacements that are designed to help you make better choices for your health.

The benefits of RESET go beyond weight loss. Consisting of three simple phases, this program will not only help you shed pounds, but it will assist you in making positive changes to your overall lifestyle.
The first five-day phase of RESET provides you with a clean break from high-fat and high-glycemic foods. This Jump Start phase will help kick your body into gear and help curb your cravings for carbohydrates. USANA’s low-glycemic meal replacements, combined with at least 30 minutes of walking each day, could help you lose up to five pounds in five days.
Keep in mind that it is important to take your Essentials or HealthPak. When limiting your food intake, it is especially important to take supplements and provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

The second phase of RESET is called Transform. With the Transform phase, you replace two meals with a Nutrimeal™shake, eat one low-glycemic meal, eat one USANA bar as a snack and one other low-glycemic snack, while introducing a moderate exercise program into your daily routine. This phase allows for continued improvement as you take one step closer to your weight-loss goal.

The third and final phase of RESET is called Maintain. Once you have reached your ideal weight, you replace one meal with a Nutrimeal shake, eat two low-glycemic meals, eat one USANA bar as a snack and one other low-glycemic snack each day, as well as continuing moderate exercise. The Maintain phase will help you keep the weight off and maintain optimal health.

Note: For best results, be sure to take your USANA Essentials, exercise, and add your meal replacements to your Autoship.

The glycemic index is a key factor in success with RESET. Low-glycemic foods often provide greater satiety and sustained energy and can help control appetite and delay hunger, making it easier to lose weight. All of USANA’s foods are clinically proven to be low-glycemic.

Order your RESET KIT now or email me and I will give you my personal form that I give to all my clients and professional athletes.

USANA recently partnered with Dr Oz! Check out this video on why Dr Oz approves USANA products…

Kristy, whom we first introduced to our readers last November, has been a USANA Associate for about a year and currently is training to compete in next month’s Fitness Universe competition in Miami.

She also recently contributed to the best-selling The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance and is a fitness expert for Dr. Mehmet Oz’s ShareCare site.

WHAT’S UP USANA:Please talk a little about The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance, the new book in which you wrote a chapter. Why is this book and subject matter so important?

KRISTY LEE WILSON:The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance (pick it up here) is a book written by a number of the world’s leading fitness experts. It explores the subject of fitness through conditioning the body for optimal results in young athletes. We look at the factors of mindset, nutrition and exercise — all which play a part — from all angles and for all ages.

We discuss the benefits of training, techniques, and the indelible influence of coaches on young athletes. Such influence often stays with individuals for a lifetime and I’m so passionate about this because it’s been the case for myself. As an 8-year-old elite gymnast, the influence my coach had on me has lasted a lifetime — no matter how hard I try to change some things, some old habits really are hard to break.

Whether you have a toddler or a teen, the experts in this book have found success in teaching and coaching all age groups life-lessons, skills and mindset. Whether our students have grown into professional athletes or responsible citizens, appropriate coaching and teaching methods are key to helping them mature into healthy, competitive individuals on and off the field.

The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance provides an opportunity for coaches and parents to read and adopt successful, tested and proven ideas in their daily roles.

On the day of release, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance reached best-seller status in two Amazon.com Exercise and Fitness categories — reaching #1 in both the “Injury Prevention” category and the “For Children” category. This was very exciting for all of us involved in the book!

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Kristy Lee Wilson, gymnastics strength and conditioning expert, recently hit #1 in two separate Amazon.com best-seller lists with the new book “

Kristy Lee Wilson, recently joined with a select group of the world’s leading health and fitness entrepreneurs to co-write the fitness book titled, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance.  The book was released by CelebrityPress™ – a leading fitness and health book publisher.

The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance was released on Thursday, March 29^th, 2012 and features top advice from health and fitness experts from across the country on the subjects of total body health, fitness and nutrition for children and youth. The authors will offer health and fitness tips for kids ranging from preschool age to college student athletes.

On the day of release, The Definitive Guide to Youth Athletic Strength, Conditioning and Performance reached best-seller status in two Amazon.com Exercise and Fitness categories – reaching #1 in both the “Injury Prevention” category and the “For Children” category.

The Celebrity Experts® in this book explore the subject of Fitness through conditioning the body for optimal results in young athletes. They look at the factors of mindset, nutrition and exercise – all of which play a part – from all angles and for all ages. They discuss the benefits of training, techniques, and the indelible influence of coaches on young minds. Such influence often stays with individuals for a lifetime.

Whether you have a toddler or a teen, these Celebrity Experts® have found success in teaching and coaching all age groups life-lessons, skills and mindset. Whether their students grow into professional athletes or responsible citizens, appropriate coaching and teaching methods are key to helping them mature into healthy, competitive individuals on and off the field.  Here is an opportunity for coaches and parents to read and adopt successful, tested and proven ideas in their daily roles.

After such a successful release, Kristy Lee Wilson will be recognized by The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™, an organization that honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.

Order your copy of the book for $19.99!

• The stress of modern life can sometimes make it difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, you can start living healthy, today, by adopting a healthy mindset.

Even if you find yourself leaning toward a pessimistic attitude, you can still achieve a healthy mindset. You just need to go about it in the right way.

How You Can Have a Healthier Mindset

Many people sit back, look at their lives, and wish they could view things in a more positive manner. Then they beat themselves up for being negative or not having the attitude and responses they wish they had. This typical response doesn’t do anybody any good.

• Instead of feeling angry with yourself for responding to life the way you normally do, think positively about your desire to have a healthier mindset.

Building a Healthy and Safe Support Network

One of the most effective paths to a healthier mindset is to find ways to deal with the stress in your life. For some people, this is as simple as writing in a journal or blog every day. Other people find that talking with friends or joining a support group is a rewarding experience.

It’s important to give voice to your thoughts and emotions. How you do this is up to you.

Eating Healthy = Feeling Healthy

Another way to achieve a healthier mindset is to eat the right foods and get enough rest. When you feed your body healthy, nutritious foods and get the rest you need, you feel better all over. Your attitude, as well as your body, feels refreshed.

Food and rest will not change the way you respond to things if you tend to respond negatively, but it will be a great start. You don’t have to give up all junk food and your late night activities, but try swapping carrot sticks for French fries and an hour of sleep for your favorite late night TV show.

You’ll find that you’ll be able to acquire a healthier mindset when you take active steps to deal with your stress and treat your body with the tender loving care it deserves. Suddenly the world becomes a much more positive place when you pair these things with positive thinking.

• Positive thinking begins when you affirm the positives in your life. You can use the power of positive affirmations to reprogram your mind so you can think in a healthier and more positive way.

For example, each morning you could say, “I make positive choices for the best of my body, mind, and soul.” You can use positive affirmations in moments of weakness when you are tempted to fill up on junk food, respond negatively to something, or trade sleep for something less important.

When you create a healthy mindset by making good choices about food, rest, and positive thinking, you’ll enjoy the new ways you think, feel, and live. You’ll discover that your happier, healthier lifestyle has arrived!

There’s only one way to describe Camp Gladiator Orlando, and that’s mind blowing! Team competitions, new exercises, adventure trips, happy hours, and new friends are just a few of the exciting things you have to look forward to this next camp. Get everything out of CG you can these four weeks and help yourself and others get more fit, healthier, and happier! We are excited to have you join in making 2012 your fittest year ever!

With 7 locations and 15 workouts a week offered all throughout Orlando, Baldwin Park, and Winter Park we are bound to have something that suits your needs and fits your schedule.

Check out our locations and workout times here, then come out to camp and experience an outdoor workout like none other you’ve ever experienced before.

To all our current good lookin’, hard workin’, strong, and loyal Orlando Contenders, we want to THANK YOU for all you do for CG! You give us your all at every workout, you bring out your buddies during BYOB week, you’re committed to making YOU a healthier and more fit you, and maybe most importantly, you somehow manage to bite your tongue when you feel the strong urge to respond with not-so-nice words after your CG trainers tell you how many star-jumps you have perform on any given day. Thanks to the best Contenders in the entire CG Nation and I can’t wait to see you all back for CG3!

Sign Up now for CG3!!

For more info please contact Kristy Lee Wilson or Doug Reeder

This is exactly the type of workout I’ve been looking for. It’s great being outside and away from the distractions of the gym. The workouts are challenging, but not impossible. In just two weeks I’m already seeing an improvement in endurance and strength levels. Every workout is something different and most of all fun. The trainers and the other campers are really excited about being there and about the program itself. The enthusiasm and the encouragement really help me stay motivated and push my self harder than I think I could do on my own. I’m always looking forward to the next workout. Added bonus, you sign up for the month and you can go to as many camps as you want and with 3 times a day, 6 days a week, there’s always a camp that will fit your schedule and it’s cheaper than a gym membership.

Adam G. Orlando, FL

Camp Gladiator has been wonderful!!! I consider myself an athletic girl, however, I haven’t been able to push myself or get motivated at the gym. CG was recommended to me and I signed up on my first day! The trainers are super friendly and very encouraging and everyone involved is like a family. It was exactly what I needed! It has been great to see everyone improve while encouraging others. CG offers various locations and times around Orlando making it very convenient for everyone. The workouts are intense, the people are great, and the results are awesome

Jessica K. Orlando, FL

Camp Gladiator has been an amazing, energizing and fun experience. An opportunity to workout outdoors with awesome trainers and fellow campers has kept me motivated to reach my fitness goals! Each workout is different and challenging! We have had the chance to work in teams and tap into that competitive spirit we all had as kids. This program is a MUST! This week Feb 27- Mar 3 is FREE. Check out the website or the Facebook page!

Blaire H. Orlando, FL

I came across Camp Gladiator after searching online for a local boot camp to join.  I wanted an alternative to gym workouts, and I enjoy individualized instruction from a trainer in a “team” setting.  CG is unique in this regard, and it blew away my expectations of how motivating and fun workouts can be.

Each hour long session will push you hard regardless of your fitness level.  The trainers are fitness experts and will correct your form to get the most out of your workout and prevent you from injury.  Workouts are creatively tailored to challenge you and are fun!  Every session involves some sort of competition, either in teams, between campers or with yourself.  I have been consistently training for about 8 weeks now and see huge results in my strength, endurance, and flexibility.  I can’t wait to see where I will be months from now!

I have also made great friendships at camp.  The trainers and campers motivate and inspire each other to reach each individual’s fitness goals.  There are many opportunities to get involved in the community through charity 5ks, block parties, and more.

Check out Camp Gladiator if you are interested in challenging yourself.  Whether you are trying to shed some weight, build muscle tone, or de-stress, I think you will be impressed with what CG has to offer.

Jessie A. Orlando, FL

Fitness for all levels… absolutely! Camp Gladiator provides a really awesome outdoor workout with lots of fun. Great trainers who motivate, energize and keep us campers rapidly improving on our fitness goals! I am not one who looks forward to exercising, especially in the morning hours… but I find myself looking forward to the Camps, even the morning ones With multiple locations, different times throughout the day and almost everyday of the week. There is never a reason I can’t be at Camp. Training along side really cool campers, that steadily become friends helps keep you motivated. The support from everyone is fantastic. The workouts are always changing, always challenging and always fun. (I personally look forward to the games towards the end of each workout. It takes me back to my childhood school days, except with a little added competitiveness!) If you are looking to make a change in your life and it is fitness related, start here!!!!  You’ll get personally instructed, trained and assisted towards your goals at literally a fraction of the cost.
Check it out, I guarantee you won’t regret the decision!

Paul T. Orlando, FL

Yep, top trainer Doug Reeder and fellow trainer, 2011′s Miss Fitness Florida’s Kristy Lee Wilson, are holding three free workouts next week that will be unlike any you have ever experienced.

*Who – You, your friends, and Camp Gladiator (CG)

*Where – Blue Jacket Park near Lake Baldwin.

*When – March 13th & 15th at 6:15 pm and March 17th at 9 am

*What – A one hour workout that is very challenging, extremely encouraging, fun, unique, and intense!

*What to bring – Water and workout mat if you have one (towel will work too)

*How many – We expect a crowd of anywhere between 30 – 50 people

*What is CG not – We are not military! We don’t wear camo and combat boots and yell at you. BORING! We workout hard and have fun doing it.

Come out and attend one, two, or all three free workouts next week. Bring friends along too. If you enjoy the workout and want to join our next four week camp starting March 19th, we have an incredible offer for you! Ask us about it at camp.

Still have questions? Contact me or visit us at http://campgladiatororlando.com

Want to see more? Watch the video below the CG Nation’s recap of 2011 (heads up, it’s not low quality footage and it’s not video of four people doing kettle bell swings. Just trust us on this one:) www.campgladiator.tv

What is Camp Gladiator? Watch this video to find out!
Camp Gladiator is the national leader in group fitness and is the fastest growing and most dynamic fitness program available! Camp Gladiator’s mission is to positively impact the physical fitness and ultimately the lives of as many people as possible. Camp Gladiator is a four week adult fitness boot camp that promises a motivating and challenging environment where men and women of all ages and fitness levels can push themselves.

Campers should expect a total body workout. Camp Gladiator is designed to increase your functional strength, speed, stamina and, most importantly, to deliver results. CG offers unlimited sessions at over 200 locations nationwide. The next camp starts Monday, Live Adventurously and sign-up now at http://campgladiatororlando.com.

After all, who wants to think of climbing on those machines in the gym for 30 minutes to take off the pounds? Or even worse, doing sit-ups at home. Yuck!

If losing weight has become a drag, you need to rethink your strategy.

You’ll be glad to discover that you don’t need to go to the gym to lose weight and get the body you want!

Here are five simple activities that will help you get healthy while having a blast:

1.    Play group sports. One great idea for losing weight the fun way is to play group sports. Next time, instead of dragging yourself to the gym and those dreaded machines, check out the recreation center in your area.

• Start playing soccer, softball, volleyball, or basketball. With these activities, you’ll be burning off the calories while enjoying yourself at the same time!

2.    Go for a walk with your friends. Another great way to get active and improve your health is to start walking with friends. Meet during the week to take a brisk walk together, either in the morning before your day begins, during lunch, or in the evening after work.

• Schedule your walk into your day as social time. While you’re walking, take time to catch up and chat with each other. This way it feels more like a social experience instead of exercise.

3.    Dance. Dancing is another great way to burn off mega calories while you have a great time. You’ll get your heart pumping, and you’ll enjoy an awesome total workout!

• Take a dance class.
• Go out to a nightclub where you can dance the night away.
• Get some dance videos so you can dance at home.

4.    Beautify your yard or cultivate a garden. Gardening and yard work are both activities that burn calories so you can lose some weight. Planting flowers or vegetables, pulling weeds, raking, hauling dirt, and doing other gardening chores can really help you get in shape.

• When you’re squatting, bending, and yanking out those weeds, you’ll be working muscles you didn’t even know you had!

5.    Play with your family. Even something as simple as playtime outdoors with the family can help you lose some pounds and stay healthy. Whether it’s running, Frisbee, or playing tag together, just having fun with the family can give you some much needed activity.

• Visit a park and go hiking on the trails.
• Climb a tree in your backyard.
• Go swimming or skiing.

The possibilities are endless! You’ll have fun spending quality time with your family, and teaching your children a healthy lifestyle as well.

Although these activities are fun, regular activity and eating a healthy diet go hand in hand when you want to lose weight. You can’t count one weekend of gardening as your exercise for the week. Vary your activities for more fun, and do something to get moving every day.

Consistency is the key to reaching your weight loss goal.

As you can see, exercising and getting in shape don’t have to be boring or unpleasant. There are plenty of easy activities you can do to lose weight, improve your health, and have fun!