Motivation Minute Videos

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From eating a healthy breakfast to packing a healthy lunch and more, the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition shares information on healthy eating, tips and advice in our Motivation Minute video series.

Be A Superman

Nationwide Children's exercise specialist Jody Decker will talk you through superman exercises, sure to tone up your core and strengthen your lower back.

Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This Motivation Minute discusses some healthy breakfast options to help start the day.

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

Watch this Motivation Minute to make adding fruits and vegetables to your diet a priority. 

Eating Proper Portion Sizes

Learn what the proper portion sizes for different foods should be in this Motivation Minute segment.

Eating the Right Foods for Endurance and Power or Strength Sports

Different sports require different foods to fuel and prepare. Watch this Motivation Minute to learn what foods are best for athletes who compete in power or strength and endurance sports.

Healthy Snacking Part I

Eating healthy snacks throughout the day is an important part of the diet. Learn what snacks are healthy with help from this Motivation Minute.

Healthy Snacking Part II

In this Motivation Minute, learn about the best snacks to choose to make you feel full and satisfied.

How the Use of Supplements Affects Sports Performance

 You want to avoid products with claims such as: quick and easy, right for everyone, used for millions of years or claims it has a secret formulation. This Motivation Minute will teach you what supplements to avoid.

How to Eat Well while Traveling on the Road and at Restaurants

 In this Motivation Minute, learn tips and suggestions for eating on the road and eating at restaurants.

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch

Lunch is an important part of a child's everyday diet and it's important for a child to eat a healthy lunch. Watch this Motivation Minute to pack a nutritious lunch for your child. 

How to Properly Hydrate For Games And Practices

Every cell in our body needs water. Athletes especially need a lot of water before, during and after games because they are using that water to fuel their bodies.

Keeping a Food Log

Keeping a daily food journal can help keep you on track towards your fitness and weight loss goals by helping you stay mindful of when and how much you're eating. Watch this Motivation Minute for tips on how to successfully keep a food journal and benefit from it.

Macronutrients and Eating the Best Foods for Your Sport

This Motivation Minute will teach you about macronutrients and what your body needs more of to keep you going.

Making a Healthy Salad

In this Motivation Minute, learn about which toppings to pile high and make a satisfying, delicious meal to keep you energized for your afternoon.

Proper Pushups

In this Motivation Minute, Nationwide Children's Exercise Specialist Jody Decker shares a great tip to keep you on track with your fitness goals.

Put a Healthy Plate Together

For a healthy meal, it's important that the plate is filled with proper portions of the right food. This includes starch, protein, and fruits and vegetables. Watch this Motivation Minute to learn how to properly portion your meals. 

Resistance Training

In this Motivation Minute, find out how an inexpensive piece of equipment can help you reach those goals, and grow with you as your strength and stamina improve.

Strength Training

In this Motivation Minute, Nationwide Children's Exercise Specialist Jody Decker shows you a great strength exercise you can do at the gym or at home.

Sugary Drinks

Sugar-sweetened beverages add extra calories and sugar into a child's diet while raising the risk of cavities and dental damage. This Motivation Minute will teach you the effects of sugary drinks and some healthy alternatives. 

The Importance of Stretching

 Learn the benefits of stretching, as well as a great hamstring stretch, in this Motivation Minute segment.

The Pros and Cons of Sports Energy Drinks

There are pros and cons to any sports drink.  Watch this Motivation Minute to be able to distinguish between the two.