For the first time EVER, the Harlem Globetrotters will be conducting summer skills clinics to bring boys and girls ages 6-14 behind the curtain to see the Globetrotters' electrifying skills and tricks.  They will also be taught the importance of having fun while staying active and eating healthy.

Each summer skills clinic participant receives:

• A free ticket voucher (valued up to $40) to see the Globetrotters during their 2013 World Tour
• Autographs and photos with the stars
• A 3-day trial pass to 24 Hour Fitness

Summer Skills Clinics are in the following cities, though the Harlem Globetrotters will be playing games in over 200 cities across the country:

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According to the World Health Organization, roughly one in six couples will struggle with infertility and about 70 percent of them will turn to fertility drugs or in vitro-fertilization. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Many couples struggling to achieve pregnancy can conceive naturally by following some simple guidelines before resorting to expensive and potentially hazardous fertility medications," said Dr. Amos Grunebaum, a double board certified OB/GYN based in New York City. "Infertility can increase stress among couples and, unfortunately, often times leads them to prematurely opt for fertility drugs or IVF. In many cases, fertility can be improved and pregnancy can be achieved naturally by following some simple steps."

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My 3-year-old is one bounding bundle of energy and sometimes keeping up with her can be next to impossible.  That's why I love letting her go outside to play.  It's great exercise and a wonderful energy release for her.  Unfortunately, last summer here in Texas, it was excruciatingly hot outside with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees more times than not.  And I won't even go into Houston's huge mosquito problem!  :pull hair out:

I could really use a fun and innovative way to entertain Riley inside the house that still provides plenty of much-needed exercise.  With childhood obesity reaching epidemic proportions, it's a great idea to encourage physical fitness both indoors and outdoors.  That's why I was thrilled to learn of the JumpSport iBounce Trampoline.  This innovative children's fitness bundle might be just what the doctor ordered to keep your little one happy and healthy no matter what the weather may bring.  Keep reading to find out!

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Starting a new workout regimen but don’t know where to start or how to get motivated? Darren Capik, CEO of Watch It Now Entertainment (WIN), America’s premier fitness production house, has just the answers.

When setting a weight loss goal, or any goal for that matter, it is important to remember that the change does not happen overnight. Weight loss is a steady process and focusing on each achievement along the way is a rewarding part of the ultimate goal! Weight loss starts with tweaking your lifestyle and adding exercise into your regimen. Following are Darren’s tips to kick start your fitness journey:

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With summer around the corner, Darren Capik, CEO of Watch It Now Entertainment (WIN) and producer of countless workout DVDs, has provided fitness and nutrition tips to help prepare everyone for the summer months ahead.  Capik has compiled his list of top tips from countless fitness authorities that he has worked with and a few from his own expertise as well.

Top fitness and nutrition tips:

• Get creative. Busy at work? Change your social and eating habits to promote healthy lifestyle changes. Instead of eating a heavy lunch, pack lunch or a snack and go for a walk on your lunch break. Snack on fruit or veggies or drink a protein shake while enjoying a brisk walk. Break the stressful workday and feel refreshed and invigorated in the afternoon.
• Plan your meals ahead of time. Plan meals a week in advance so that you have adequate time to grocery shop and have fresh, healthy foods available instead of scrounging up what you have in your refrigerator at the last minute and facing the problem of not having all necessary ingredients.
• Eat 5 – 6 small meals a day rather than 2 – 3 big meals. Each meal should have 200 – 400 calories and contain carbs and protein.
• Schedule exercise dates with a friend or family member in advance so you cannot skip out at the last minute.
• Relax in the sun. When you have downtime try to spend as much time as you can in the sun. The sun does wonders for our bodies; it can cure diseases, replenish your vitamin D stores and make you feel good.
• Commit to cardio. There are many options to choose from cycling, running, cardio machines at the gym and group fitness classes, just to name a few.
• Write out a plan and take photos of yourself. When starting your fitness regiment, write down exactly what you plan to accomplish and what types of exercises you plan on doing. Take photos of yourself and record your initial weight and continue to do this each week.
• Get outside and exercise. Bike, rollerblade, walk the dog or walk around the neighborhood, getting some fresh air as you exercise.

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine.

Many Americans are finding themselves in a dire situation these days. Their health has seriously declined due to poor nutritional choices and little to no daily exercise. For the first time in history, we are facing surging levels of obesity and Type II diabetes in both adults and children.

In order to battle this overall decline in our nation's health, Walmart has developed a healthy living initiative aimed at improving the choices we make in regards to physical fitness and nutrition. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have generously sponsored over $9.5 million dollars in grants to a variety of organizations, like Action for Healthy Kids.

The funding will support nutrition education programs, provide classes focused on learning how to cook and shop for healthier foods on a budget and provide live cooking demonstrations in communities nationwide. Award-winning nutritionist and author, Dr. Ro Brock, has partnered with Walmart on their healthy living initiative and will be contributing her knowledge and expertise to help Americans develop better, more nutritious eating habits.

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