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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Teen Health 101

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Mindful movement is also a helpful distraction from anxiety and helps one become more present. and Melinda Smith, M.A.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

PLT4M

Chronic Injuries: Otherwise known as overuse injuries, these typically result from repetitive stress or prolonged exposure to specific movements or activities. Fatigue – Fatigue, which affects both the muscles and the central nervous system, also plays a vital role in strain injury.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

First Beat

It helps teams to optimize their performance by delivering advanced insights through: Tracking metrics such as Training Load, TRIMP, Training Effect, Heart Rate Recovery, TRIMP/min, Movement Load, and Movement Intensity. For example, HRVmeasured during sleepindicates how the nervous system responds to stress and recovery.