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Having Trouble Sticking to Your Exercise Program? Stay Motivated With These 13 Exercise Adherence Strategies

AASP

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. Reduce psychological stress and enhance various aspects of self-esteem. And we cannot assume that students will independently participate in regular physical exercise.

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Dealing with Injury as a Runner: How To Cope with a Running Injury

The Sporting

While injury quite obviously affects us physically, i.e. not being able to run or being in pain, it also affects us psychologically, or mentally. Do something, anything… Many runners and athletes go from exercising or working out five or even six times a week to zero in the wake of an injury.

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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

Historical records reveal that the Vikings utilized Rhodiola to promote their endurance and physical strength. As an adaptogen, this plant promotes a healthy stress response by supporting non-specific general homeostasis when exposed to physical, chemical, biological, or psychological stressors. Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea L.)

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February 2024 NCPEID Collaborative APE Doctoral Programs

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Andrew Pitchford from Oregon State University started by highlighting the importance of their interdisciplinary connections between the adapted physical activity program and other departments, such as the Psychological Science Program and the global health department.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Sweat, particularly during physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, is the largest source of electrolyte and water loss. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength.

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

PLT4M

Vigorous physical activity slows maturation, particularly if there is associated energy imbalance or emotional stress, but it does not greatly affect body size. Well-designed exercise programmes enhance the immediate physical, psychomotor and intellectual attainments of a child.