The Motion Memo

Kid mid-set inside a real gym's family play zone

How to Build a Family Play Zone in Your Gym (Wi...

philip Schemmekes

How to Build a Family Play Zone in Your Gym (Without Losing Floor Space) I walked into a CrossFit box in Sacramento last week. Corner near the bathrooms. Maybe 50...

How to Build a Family Play Zone in Your Gym (Wi...

philip Schemmekes

How to Build a Family Play Zone in Your Gym (Without Losing Floor Space) I walked into a CrossFit box in Sacramento last week. Corner near the bathrooms. Maybe 50...

Kids class running in a real gym — the retention secret

Why Kids Classes Are Your Gym's Best-Kept Reten...

philip Schemmekes

Last month I talked to a gym owner in Portland. She said something that stuck with me: "My best members don't quit because the squat rack is old. They quit...

Why Kids Classes Are Your Gym's Best-Kept Reten...

philip Schemmekes

Last month I talked to a gym owner in Portland. She said something that stuck with me: "My best members don't quit because the squat rack is old. They quit...

Strong Beginnings, Soft Hearts

Strong Beginnings, Soft Hearts

philip Schemmekes

As a family brand built on movement, love, and growth, this story hits close to home. BabyGains has always been about families who move together, grow together, and build habits...

Strong Beginnings, Soft Hearts

philip Schemmekes

As a family brand built on movement, love, and growth, this story hits close to home. BabyGains has always been about families who move together, grow together, and build habits...

The 5 Core Principles of Fitness Parenting

The 5 Core Principles of Fitness Parenting

philip Schemmekes

Fitness Parenting is the BabyGains way of raising strong, confident kids — through movement, discipline, fun, and active connection. It’s not about turning your child into an athlete, but about...

The 5 Core Principles of Fitness Parenting

philip Schemmekes

Fitness Parenting is the BabyGains way of raising strong, confident kids — through movement, discipline, fun, and active connection. It’s not about turning your child into an athlete, but about...

What Science Says About Movement in Early Childhood (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

What Science Says About Movement in Early Child...

philip Schemmekes

Early childhood movement fuels brain development, emotional regulation, and lifelong habits. Science shows that physical play strengthens neural connections, boosts focus, and improves behavior all while laying the foundation for...

What Science Says About Movement in Early Child...

philip Schemmekes

Early childhood movement fuels brain development, emotional regulation, and lifelong habits. Science shows that physical play strengthens neural connections, boosts focus, and improves behavior all while laying the foundation for...

Why ‘Movement Before Breakfast’ Is a Gamechanger for Young Kids

Why ‘Movement Before Breakfast’ Is a Gamechange...

philip Schemmekes

Moving before breakfast helps young kids start the day more awake, happy, and focused. Just 5 minutes of playful movement — like animal jumps or crawl races — boosts brain...

Why ‘Movement Before Breakfast’ Is a Gamechange...

philip Schemmekes

Moving before breakfast helps young kids start the day more awake, happy, and focused. Just 5 minutes of playful movement — like animal jumps or crawl races — boosts brain...