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Sports for Fitness: The 8 Best Sports for Improving Your Physical Fitness

The Sporting

So, grab a racket, hit the court, and experience the fitness benefits of tennis firsthand – it's a winning game for your health and well-being. First and foremost, it can help you burn lots of calories and shed those extra pounds while increasing your aerobic fitness. No wonder it’s in all the movies.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

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.

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13 Winter-Themed Indoor Activity Ideas for PE!

Gopher PE

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. This station encourages flexibility, balance, and mindfulness while connecting students to the serene aspects of the winter season.

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Tracking Student Progress In Physical Education

PLT4M

Mobility – Squat Therapy Test – For years, fitness tests included an element of passive muscular flexibility assessment. Nowadays, we care about your overall ‘mobility’ rather than just your passive muscular flexibility. In doing so, they can see their progress and fitness levels mapped and charted over time.

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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

Skillastics

Mental Health A Brazilian study showed that people who were not engaged in regular physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic had higher levels of anxiety, stress, and depression than people who maintained regular PE. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us we have to be flexible when it comes to implementing physical activity.

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The 4 Major Fighting Styles in Karate Explained

The Sporting

The Shotokan style of karate emphasises speed, power and flexibility. Gujo Ryo is a softer style of karate that focuses on control, flexibility and fluidity in movement. The training also includes physical fitness, as well as martial arts philosophy and history.

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A Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics in the UK

The Sporting

The sport incorporates aspects of ballet, gymnastics and dance- and it demands a high level of athletic talent and physical aptitude, including strength, flexibility, dexterity, endurance and coordination. The UK has a rich history in rhythmic gymnastics, with a strong tradition of excellence in competition and performance.