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Quick Tips for Making Fitness Fun, Educational, and Meaningful in your Afterschool Program

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Giving kids permission to be kids gives them freedom to have fun, and adding that competitive touch helps make sure kids aren’t just goofing off as they stay on track to achieve fitness goals! When they know the pressure’s off to perform, they can relax and choose to have fun at an enjoyable pace!

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Quick Tips for Making Fitness Fun, Educational, and Meaningful in your Afterschool Program

Skillastics

Giving kids permission to be kids gives them freedom to have fun, and adding that competitive touch helps make sure kids aren’t just goofing off as they stay on track to achieve fitness goals! When they know the pressure’s off to perform, they can relax and choose to have fun at an enjoyable pace! Teach them something new about their bodies.

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The Need for Off-Season Non-Specific Conditioning

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This helps them move towards achieving the required sporting form and level of preparedness needed for competitive success. When intensity is lower, more volume is generally needed to achieve training adaptations and improve conditioning. In HIIT, there are two types of indicators for load intensity: external and internal.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

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Each zone reflects a different level of exertion, from light, aerobic activities to high-intensity efforts that push the limits of an athletes cardiorespiratory system. Training Load Management Training load management is critical for achieving consistent athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injuries.