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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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In Season Strength Training

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Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! At the same time, the absence of resistance training will always equal substantial losses of strength and power. Let’s take a quick look at exactly why consistent strength training during the season puts your team in the best position to win.

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Recent Meta-analysis Investigates Role of Quercetin in Post-Exercise Recovery

Designs for Health

High-intensity physical exercise has the potential to cause certain temporary cellular changes including increased cellular metabolism, the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), muscle soreness, and exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). It also has the potential to scavenge ROS and help regulate glutathione levels.

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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. While Crossfit is an exercise philosophy, it’s also a competitive fitness sport, with the CrossFit Games conducted every year since 2007.

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

Designs for Health

Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition , metabolic health , and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. g per day of PeptiStrong TM for 14 days, after which DOMS was induced using intense resistance exercise.

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You really should exercise. Here’s why:

Teen Health 101

However, there is more to exercise than just losing weight. Firstly, with the increased blood flow exercise provides throughout your body and brain, the development and growth of new neurons, blood vessels, and blood cells occur. Your cardiovascular system’s strength and capabilities increase.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

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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.