by Sarah Gillespie | Nov 7, 2019 | Kids Fitness
There’s not enough hours in the day for fitness….. I don’t know how I’ll fit that in…. How is it Monday again?! Any of these sound familiar?! Fitness isn’t something that should need to be ‘fitted in’ to a schedule. This makes it a chore – another thing to tick... 
by Sarah Gillespie | Feb 28, 2019 | Kids Fitness, Kids Health
Here at RINKA, we focus on putting the FUN into fundamental movement skills but mastering these basic skills is a serious business! Why is it such a hot topic of conversation nowadays? The main reason is that the natural habitat of children has changed. Gone are the... 
by Sarah Gillespie | Nov 7, 2018 | Kids Fitness
It is no secret that for children to benefit or learn from an activity, they must perceive it as fun and enjoyable. In fact, are we, as adults, really any different?! So, when it comes to encouraging children to be active and to exercise daily, we must approach it in... 
by Sarah Gillespie | Feb 12, 2018 | Kids Fitness, Kids Health
We all know it’s been a long winter with coughs, sore throats, sore tummies and not to mention the Aussie flu. Our little people and teachers alike have been under a lot of pressure this year! But did you know that exercise is fantastic way to boost the immune system... 
by Sarah Gillespie | Oct 25, 2017 | Rinka News, Kids Fitness, Kids Health
I started my day today with a brisk 3km walk and after a quick glance at my pedometer, I had clocked up 4,000 steps. I walk every day but if I didn’t make this deliberate move to get in my daily 10,000 steps I would never even come in close! It got me to thinking... 
by Sarah Gillespie | Oct 3, 2017 | Kids Fitness, Kids Health
RINKA classes provide an all-inclusive environment where elitism and perfection are not expected, but where the goal is participation, inclusion and enjoyment. Children learn through play, therefore we must teach on their level and in a language they can understand. ...