Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side. Alternate legs to work both sides.

PE

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Exercise and Heart Disease in Kids Ever wonder if your child with heart disease should exercise? On World Heart Day , we asked four of our pediatric cardiologists to answer these questions and others from parents who wanted to know the guidelines around exercise for their child with heart disease.

Exercise

The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

Hiking Delivers a Great Cardio Workout You get sustained cardiovascular exercise from hiking, which means it can increase your cardio-respiratory health and should become a semi-regular part of your fitness training. When you hike, you're exercising your muscles. This is because it reduces blood sugar levels.

Cardio

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

Instead a short Sub-Maximal Fitness Test (SMFT) can be performed in as little as 4-minutes, providing you with reliable data upon which to base your assessment of current performance levels (Scott, et al., HRR essentially reflects parasympathetic reactivation following exercise, i.e., recovery. 2017; Veugelers, et al., Rabbani, A.,

Coaching

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it.

Fitness

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

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.

Exercise

The Sporting

MAY 7, 2023

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. Studies have demonstrated that submerging yourself in icy water after exercising can alleviate inflammation, swelling and pain. Check out our fitness blog for more training tips!

Immune system

Heartzones

JUNE 27, 2023

Health and Wellness Education: Wearable fitness technology can be integrated into health and wellness education programs to promote awareness of heart health. Students can learn about target heart rates, the importance of regular exercise, and how to monitor their own heart rates during physical activities.

Fitness

Physed n Health

JANUARY 23, 2024

Select from a wide range of exercises, and receive real-time feedback on their performance. Jump Rope Test Integrate the classic jump rope test into your curriculum and evaluate students’ agility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

Agility

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Many students struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, and have restful, restorative sleep. Skein, M.,

Immune system

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best 3-day split workout options for beginners Are you one of those people afraid to take the first step in their fitness journey and begin working out? Many people suffer from this issue simply because they have no clue what to do at the gym, and creating a solid exercise regimen to follow seems too challenging.

Exercise

Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

When people think of health and fitness, some think of physical attributes, such as size or weight. Are they fit and trim? However, when describing a community, “health and fitness” reaches far beyond physical attributes. Businesses who are invested in the community can help improve health and fitness for all.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

JULY 24, 2023

The rhythmic motion of jumping rope helps improve coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Jump Rope Scavenger Hunt Hide various objects or cards with exercise instructions around the gymnasium or outdoor area. Each card represents a specific jump rope exercise.

Creativity

Teen Health 101

APRIL 26, 2023

By: Isabelle Nichol, Contributing Writer Edited by: Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief With the rise of technology usage, and the increase in online hobbies and activities, a large portion of adults and teens alike aren’t reaching their weekly quota of exercise. Many experts cite the claim that soccer is a combination of various types of exercises.

Respiratory system

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

As physical education looks to promote student engagement and lifelong fitness, the FITT principle serves as a valuable tool for the classroom. F – Frequency – how often will you exercise? I – Intensity – how hard do you work during your exercise? Let’s look at another example.

Physical Education

The Sporting

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Everything you need to know about Barre Yoga By now, you have probably heard about Barre Yoga, or walked past a studio that offers this new fitness trend. Barre yoga is a form of physical exercise typically conducted in groups in studios or classes. Read on to find out more. What is barre yoga? How can Barre Yoga help you?

Flexibility

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Strength training, particularly compound barbell exercises, is one of the best ways to reduce overuse injuries. This training includes carefully selected strength exercises, performed at specific intensity and volume, aimed at preserving a resiliency to injury and maintaining maximal strength & power output during competition.

Strength

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 16, 2024

Hula hooping is a dynamic form of exercise that significantly benefits the heart. Hula hooping engages students far more than building hula huts or playing ring toss, leading them to naturally gravitate towards this cardiovascular and enjoyable activity. It also improves core strength, coordination, and increases mobility!

PE Teacher

Teen Health 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It is a universally acknowledged truth that starting to run, be it to improve your cardiorespiratory fitness, switch up your daily workout regimes, or to just pass the time and get outside, can be incredibly challenging. Let’s tackle the basics first: How is running a beneficial form of exercise? By: Kiara Sahi, Contributing Writer.

Cardio

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Examples of physical education include teaching concepts and building skills around things like muscular strength, endurance, mobility, cardiovascular health, and more. Instead, physical education can teach and support students to better pursue lifetime fitness and physical activity. Find a Time.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Bodyweight bootcamp workouts are a great way for any individual to get into shape and stay fit. They are perfect for physical education classes, because they require minimal equipment and can be adapted to any fitness level. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise. A total body workout.

Physical Education

The PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Cognitive Connection Physical activity isn’t just about keeping fit; it’s a catalyst for cognitive development. Engaging in regular physical activity through PE is known to improve cardiovascular health, which enhances brain function and cognitive abilities such as concentration, problem-solving, and memory retention.

Primary School

The Sporting

JUNE 19, 2023

This guide is designed for the busy working individual who needs to fit training into a normal 7-day week plan. That said, keeping active and fit during this off-season is essential to avoid that shock when you hit the pedals once again. That’s why we’ve put together a simple and easy-to-follow 5-step guide for mountain bike training.

Nervous system

Designs for Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

Removing these toxic heavy metals from the body can support overall health as the metals have been shown to interfere with normal protein function and enzyme activity , potentially impacting the health of the nervous, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, immunological, and cardiovascular systems.

Exercise

The Sporting

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Many schools take their cues from ancient Chinese philosophy, religion and mythology, while others incorporate animal-inspired physical exercises. While exterior styles are primarily concerned with enhancing muscular and cardiovascular fitness, internal ones are more concerned with harnessing qi.

Strength

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But at a high level, four following areas help highlight the benefits of high school physical education: Physical Mental Academics Social-Emotional 1) Physical – When students participate in a quality physical education program, they develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

Spin bike workouts are a popular form of exercise for individuals of all fitness levels! Spin Bike Workouts For Beginners In Schools Most school fitness centers typically have some type of exercise bike available for students. But spin bike workouts can be intimidating for students.

Cardio

The Sporting

JULY 28, 2023

Your Guide to Kapalbhati: Benefits, Instructions and Precautions Kapalbhati is an intermediate to advanced breathing exercise regularly used in yoga practice across the world. This practice involves controlled and forceful exhalations, distinguishing it as an intermediate to advanced level of breathing exercise.

Digestive system

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the United States, but Black Americans are at a higher risk. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises?

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Physical fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Physical Fitness

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many will find their interests lie in other sports or fitness activities. But most will simply decide that physical activity no longer fits their lifestyle. Once broken, the exercise habit is hard to re-start. tags]physical education,cross-country running,runners,youth fitness,youth inactivity,obesity [/tags].

Obesity

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

Third, we want to be as disease free as possible from cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, cancer, and metabolic diseases. That means exercise reduces our risk of dying from anything by 20-30 percent! Teens need to have agency in how they exercise, but they also need to be exposed to the many ways we exercise to find what they enjoy.

Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the United States, but Black Americans are at a higher risk. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises?

Physical Education

The Sporting

JULY 25, 2023

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. Speak to your doctor before trying a new treatment or fitness routine.

Wellness

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 23, 2022

Cycling: Wearing well-fitted helmets while riding a bike is an absolute must. Liu mentions the many benefits that can come from exercise include increased metabolic health, increased cardiovascular fitness, improved bone density, and reduced chronic disease risk.

Physical Activity

First Beat

JANUARY 24, 2025

These tools are designed to optimize performance, recovery, and overall wellness by offering actionable insights drawn from metrics like training load, physiological performance, recovery status, and fitness trends. Heart rate zones are a key indicator of the energy systems that athletes utilize during exercise.

Coaching

First Beat

MARCH 6, 2025

Actionable metrics such as Training Impulse (TRIMP), Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), and the Acute/Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR)offer a deeper understanding of workload and recovery. Ultimately, training should not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. VOmax estimation: Tracks aerobic fitness development over time.

Physiology