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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

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Hiking: 10 physical and mental health benefits

The Sporting

Hiking Delivers a Great Cardio Workout You get sustained cardiovascular exercise from hiking, which means it can increase your cardio-respiratory health and should become a semi-regular part of your fitness training. When you hike, you're exercising your muscles. A hike is considered to be a form of low-intensity exercise.

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13 Winter-Themed Indoor Activity Ideas for PE!

Gopher Sport

Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side. Students roll the dice and perform the indicated exercise, adding an element of surprise and variety to their winter-themed fitness routine.

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Exciting New Features for PhysednHealth K-12 Platform

Physed n Health

Select from a wide range of exercises, and receive real-time feedback on their performance. Jump Rope Test Integrate the classic jump rope test into your curriculum and evaluate students’ agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. Studies have demonstrated that submerging yourself in icy water after exercising can alleviate inflammation, swelling and pain. Did you know that it also offers a huge range of benefits beyond the obvious?