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Effects of a Physical Literacy Breaks (PLBreaks) Program on Physical Literacy and Body Composition in Portuguese Schoolchildren: A Study Protocol

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This study will try to explore the effect of a programme based on active breaks (PLBreaks) on physical literacy and body composition of schoolchildren.

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Muscle Tone & Metabolism: Sculpting from the Inside Out

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Muscle tone , maintained through physical activity, can be a powerful mediator of insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health, with short-term benefits stemming from each individual training session and long-term adaptations that improve overall body composition.

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Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers

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To read more about peptides: Collagen Peptides to Promote Skeletal Muscle New study demonstrates the benefits of collagen peptides for improving body composition combined with exercise Muscle Tone Matters: The Key to Optimal Body Composition and Metabolic Health By Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN

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Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health?

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Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases.

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Integrating High-Intensity Interval Training into a School Setting Improve Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Activity in Children with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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School-based high-intensity interval training on cardiorespiratory fitness and visceral adipose tissue in children with obesity.

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Does L-Glutamine Support Healthy Weight Management?

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Glutamine has the potential to support healthy weight management by promoting normal insulin metabolism, healthy body composition, and promoting a healthy GI microbial environment and gut barrier integrity. Moreover, the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes , a good biomarker for obesity, decreased in the glutamine group from 0.85

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Understanding Calorie Needs

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Signs you’re not eating enough energy: Low energy / fatigue Difficulty concentrating Bloating and/or constipation Tired Stalled training Missed menstrual cycles Constantly thinking about food Irritability Hair loss / brittle nails Constantly getting sick Weight and body composition are not great indicators of whether you’re over or under fueling.