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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

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They act as fuel for your muscles and help you to maintain levels of strength and endurance. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are another essential component that works alongside your body to ensure a healthy recovery. Listen to your body and eat according to your hunger and satiety cues.

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Understanding Calorie Needs

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Signs you’re not eating enough energy: Low energy / fatigue Difficulty concentrating Bloating and/or constipation Tired Stalled training Missed menstrual cycles Constantly thinking about food Irritability Hair loss / brittle nails Constantly getting sick Weight and body composition are not great indicators of whether you’re over or under fueling.

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

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These include: 1) Body Composition 2) Flexibility 3) Muscular Strength 4) Muscular Endurance 5) Cardiorespiratory Endurance But research findings indicate that more than training these is needed for long-term health and wellness.

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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.

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High School Physical Education – 4 Keys To Success

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For example, at Unity Christian High School in Iowa, Josh Van Kempen has transitioned his 9th-grade physical education class to focus on the five components of physical fitness: Cardiovascular Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition Josh introduces students to fundamental movements like the squat, lunge, hinge, (..)