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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? Reflect and listen.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

A walking for fitness class is a fun, accessible way to get students moving. It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. In this article, we’ll explore how a walking for fitness class can benefit students of all backgrounds and abilities.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health.

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The Commodification of Breath: Parsing Fact from Fiction in the Gilded Age of Breathwork and Breathing Influencers

AASP

2012), particularly endurance, including higher levels of hemoglobin and erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that promotes red blood cell growth. More research is needed to better understand the benefits of breath-hold training for speed and endurance athletes, including which breath-holding protocols are most effective. Woorons et al.,

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Gobak Sodor: Traditional Game of Indonesia

Montessori Physical Education

If the game had been indeed invented around the time of the Majapahit Kingdom, it would have made sense that it had started as a military exercise because this was a time of conflict. If one gets there too soon or too late, there is a gap for the invader to fit through. Defensive players are not allowed to switch lines.

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

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. But it’s not about what you eat; it’s an approach to fitness for people on the go. “Exercise snacks” serve as reminders to get up and move regularly.

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Interplay Between Exercise and Gut Health: How to Improve Exercise with a Happy Gut

The Sporting

How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. What if, to improve our endurance, we also need a happy gut? Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies.