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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches

First Beat

If you are able to administer your chosen SMFT at regular intervals and collect repeated measurements for an athlete, you will be able to gain insights into their cardiovascular condition. HRR essentially reflects parasympathetic reactivation following exercise, i.e., recovery. Bellenger, et al., Shushan, T., McLaren, S. Buchheit, M.,

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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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Sweat Your Way to Wellness: The Top 10 Benefits of Saunas

The Sporting

Your cardiovascular system takes a hit when you’re stressed. Saunas May Help Cardiovascular Health Studies have shown that besides the traditional benefits of relaxation, saunas help maintain our cardiovascular health. Sauna Feels Good For Your Body and Soul The positive effects of saunas extend beyond the physiological realm.

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The Atkins Advantage: Why It's More Than Just a Low-Carb Diet

The Sporting

Researchers generally pinpointed several health benefits to following the Atkins diet, including weight loss, optimization of cardiovascular health, and reduction in blood sugar levels. Combining this diet with exercise is guaranteed to deliver excellent results.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Sleep and athletic performance: The effects of sleep loss on exercise performance, and physiological and cognitive responses to exercise. Skein, M.,

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Time to Get Off the Couch Again

Montessori Physical Education

It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology). However, during my studies It was not lost upon me that cardiovascular exercise was important. Ignore all the benefits of regular cardio exercise and accept an early demise? So what options did I have left?

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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

Abdominal breathing helps reduce and diffuse physiological arousal associated with the fight or flight response. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiac death. Engage in exercise, get social, and challenge the negative thinking. Work stress and burnout can contribute to a cardiovascular risk.