Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 1, 2024

There are a lot of physiologic changes in pregnancy, and for moms who have underlying disorders, including cardiac issues, close surveillance is recommended,” says Dr. Wu. She had to stay vigilant about her overall well-being and any symptoms, like chest pain and shortness of breath. I needed to hear that.“

Physiology

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

HRR essentially reflects parasympathetic reactivation following exercise, i.e., recovery. However, while HRR reflects parasympathetic reactivation after acute exercise some caution should be exercised when trying to assess more global recovery status or readiness with it (Shushan, et al., Bellenger, et al., Shushan, T.,

Coaching

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit.

Immune system

Designs for Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The popularity of astragalus also stems from its well-researched immunomodulatory properties. . Aging is defined as the progressive decline of various physiological pathways, including immune function. It is well known that moderate physical activity promotes a healthy immune system.

Health

The Sporting

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we will tackle the main benefits of the Atkins diet, as well as some of its side effects. Combining this diet with exercise is guaranteed to deliver excellent results. The Key Benefits of the Atkins Diet The main benefits of the Atkins diet are considered to be: 1.

Nutrition

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

With this little exercise on trying to get the steps right, it seems to support that we are very structured people and we seek clear, chronological processes to make sense of our teaching. What process does Fig 1 best fits; 1) The teacher’s thinking process when approaching a learning design? 2) Or is it better to consider the opposite flow?

Physical Education

First Beat

APRIL 19, 2024

Live monitoring provides real time data on athlete’s physiological responses to training which allows coaches to make immediate adjustments if necessary. Put simply, athletes vary in their response to training, meaning each individual possesses their own physiological fingerprint. Why is athlete real time monitoring important?

Physiology

AASP

JULY 8, 2022

</li> <li><u><strong>Social support</strong></u> - Having social support and feelings of camaraderie is crucial for overall well-being. Burnout is a multi-dimensional syndrome that interferes with individuals’ well-being and performance (Williams & Krane, 2020). Meeusen, R.,

High School

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. Exercise was proven to: Increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits.

Movement

First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Manual Exercise Input feature in Firstbeat Sports helps support this approach, allowing you to input training load for ‘missed’ measurements and maintain more accurate longitudinal training load data. If you found this article interesting, be sure to check out our free guides on athlete well-being and athlete training load.

Motivation

Designs for Health

MAY 11, 2023

It is well known that physical exercise can help support overall health. Yet too much vigorous exercise may do the opposite. Physically active individuals may be more prone to oxidative stress due to the high energy and oxygen demands of exercise (particularly high-intensity endurance training ).

Endurance

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

PLT4M

JANUARY 25, 2024

But with the right pull up modification, any individual can begin to master this challenging exercise. In fact, pulling is a physiological necessity in order to optimize results and avoid injury. Pull Up Modification Options Because the traditional pull-up exercise is a challenging movement, we opt to scale and modify as necessary.

Strength

Designs for Health

JUNE 6, 2024

Sleep is so fundamental to normal human physiology that if an individual is kept awake for 17 hours or more , their motor performance can be impaired as much as if they had a blood alcohol level of 0.05% (the legal limit is 0.08%). Other forms of Mg are beneficial as well. By Bri Mesenbring, MS, CNS, LDN

Respiratory system

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The need for access to health and wellness programs is great. But so often, people with disabilities are not included in the health and wellness programs offered either due to lack of access to the built environment or lack of program inclusion. All of which can benefit from regular physical activity.

Fitness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Below the level of superficial movement and skill, we see that sports are driven by a handful of key physiological concepts: Strength – The ability to generate force and act upon the world. By better understanding the core physiological components of sport performance, we can then think about how to best go about athletic development.

Sports

Informed Practitioner in Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Beyond sport, we must also consider the enormous numbers of recreational runners and those for whom running is a popular form of exercise for health and fitness. This is evident in a number of specialised anatomical features and is also reflected in our physiology ( Bramble and Lieberman 2004 ).

Biomechanics

The Sporting

JULY 25, 2023

The Big Benefits of Saunas For Your Health and Wellness There’s nothing quite like sweating out your toxins in a sauna… From helping you relax to boosting your skin health, read about 10 incredible sauna benefits and how it can improve your health. Saunas are great for rest and relaxation.

Wellness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. A Closer Look At Each Of the 5 Components of Fitness Incorporating various exercises and activities that target these components within a fitness routine promotes overall physical fitness and reduces the risk of various health issues.

Physical Fitness

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

By 2050, the landscape of school nursing will be transformed into an advanced hub of health and wellness, where school nurses emerge as critical leaders in both educational and healthcare ecosystems. But school nursing in 2050 will go beyond responding to illnesses—it will be centered around preventive care and wellness advocacy.

Schooling

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

MARCH 28, 2023

Health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and insomnia can be brought on by great stress as well. Abdominal breathing helps reduce and diffuse physiological arousal associated with the fight or flight response. The tools that work for you and how well they work may fluctuate. Use abdominal (diaphragmatic) breathing.

Immune system

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. Beyond that, there are infinite ways to eat well. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

Health Education

First Beat

MARCH 6, 2025

Selecting the right physiological monitoring tool can significantly impact how athletes train, recover, and perform. The challenge lies in identifying tools with features that truly enhance performance and well-being, rather than being distracted by unnecessary add-ons. This individuality can best be captured with data.

Physiology

First Beat

JANUARY 24, 2025

This article explores how AMS revolutionizes athlete management by supporting performance optimization, recovery tracking, and wellness improvement. Key features include: Monitoring physiological responses through heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability-based metrics to assess how athletes respond to training.

Coaching

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. During short bursts of high-intensity exercise, energy demands rapidly exceed what can be supplied through aerobic metabolism. This buildup contributes to muscle fatigue experienced during intense exercise.

Body Composition

First Beat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Konstantinos is a certified performance and sports scientist, as well as a strength and conditioning specialist. The off-season is a critical period as it focuses on developing the physiological, psychological, and technical foundation from which peak performance is developed during the in-season.

Conditioning

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

A randomized controlled study (n = 111) found that individuals who exercised at least once per week reported a smaller decline in positive affect after exposure to a stressful task relative to non-exercisers. Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to support mental health.

Physical Activity

Designs for Health

MARCH 26, 2025

Many of the interventions aimed at modulating vagal tone work by affecting HRV and include lifestyle practices like humming, gargling, deep breathing exercises, cold exposure, meditation and mindfulness practices, and dietary modifications, including probiotics. Lifestyle Practices to Activate the Vagus Nerve 1. acidophilus, and B.

Physiology