SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The gym is not the only place where students can move, interact and learn by doing. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym! If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This helps prevent obesity and provide long-term benefits on various health outcomes.” (Lee, Ropes attached to the gym ceiling tresses, and using “moon-hoppers” provide balancing experience with upper body/leg strength resistance exercises, while heart rate feedback provides guidance and data to document cardio benefits.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. But consistent and quality physical education can be a significant step to moving in the right direction.

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The Sporting

JULY 15, 2022

Managing a healthy work/life balance is a challenge, and it can feel overwhelming to get to the gym after a day at work. 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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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These cutbacks come at a time when the United States is struggling with increased rates of childhood obesity, mental health issues, and concerns about academic performance of students. However, physical education classes are far from the gym class stereotypes portrayed in popular movies and TV shows.

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PE with Palos

MARCH 11, 2022

The inactivity of children has turned childhood obesity into a global epidemic and according to Benioff Children’s Hospitals , media use has been identified as a main contributing factor. School Health can provide your schools with equipment from Palos Sports that provides unique and engaging activities in gym class.

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Elementary PE Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

American kids face an obesity crisis. If you have students who whine and moan every time they enter the gym, here are a few techniques you can use to get them engaged. Get to Know Your Students Outside the Gym. According to a CDC study released in August 2018 , 18.4% of all children 6- to 11-year-olds (20.6%

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