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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Well, unless it’s a marching band, there’s not much fitness involved in playing the flute. An ex-basketball player may not have time to play hoops but could fit in a jog…if she knew how to approach it without causing injury. Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide.

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home.

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Popular Physical Activities for Working Women

The Sporting

The best exercises for working women Women who work or who have family responsibilities often find it hard to add fitness to their routines. However, you can still stay fit without taking training classes or going to the gym. Exercise improves your body's shape and physique, helping you prevent obesity.

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Top 7 Exercises to Boost Your Metabolism

The Sporting

Slow metabolism can lead to obesity, which is dangerous for your health. To stay fit, you need a fast metabolism. This exercise will target your thighs, legs and belly- and it will also increase your body's strength and flexibility. Plank, downward dog, bridge, mountain, pyramid and other poses increase your flexibility.