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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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How to Eat Like an Athlete: The Best Foods For Performance and Recovery

The Sporting

Carbohydrates Macronutrients, which include carbohydrates, proteins and fats, are essential for providing energy and supporting overall health, making them particularly important for serious athletes. They will be your primary energy source to keep you going during high-intensive physical activities. You are what you eat.

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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

Skillastics

You don’t need a degree in sports medicine to know that some consequences of physical inactivity are as plain as the nose on your face. Obesity–both as a child and later as an adult–is one of the primary risks of a sedentary lifestyle.