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

Relentless School Nurse

Benefits of Exercise Snacks: While further research is needed, exercise snacks may offer several benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and reduced blood sugar levels. The key is consistency—regularly incorporating exercise snacks into your daily routine over time.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

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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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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Girl Faces Open-Heart Surgery With Strength, Humor, and Grace

Stanford Childrens

A week later, she was back at school. While recovering at home, Elodie made cards for all of her Stanford Children’s caregivers and community doctors, as well as a poster for the exceptional Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) , which cared for her postsurgery. Elodie spent five days in the hospital.

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Exciting New Features for PhysednHealth K-12 Platform

Physed n Health

Timer-Based Push Up and Curl Up Test Measuring upper body strength and core stability has never been easier with our new timer-based push-up and curl-up test. Teachers can set rest periods between sets and track individual student progress throughout the school year. Let’s dive in: 1.

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Transplant Recipient Celebrates Impressive 40-Year ‘Heart-Aversary’ in a Remarkable Year for Stanford

Stanford Childrens

She makes the most of every moment—avidly running, strength training, hiking, and swimming—to keep her donated heart beating strong. Lizzy’s heart transplant was performed in 1984 by Philip Oyer, MD , recently retired professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the Stanford School of Medicine.

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Off Season Basketball Workouts For High School Athletes

PLT4M

Strength training plays a vital role in the success of basketball players’ performance on the court. From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes.