SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2025

Meanwhile, rates of anxiety, depression and obesity continue to climb. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about 24% of American youth aged 6 to 17 meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Knowing these statistics as an educator, I am compelled to shift my teaching approach.

High School

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 18, 2024

Preventive Services Task Force updated its recommendations for treatment of pediatric obesity. Obesity rates have also risen, with nearly 20 percent of children and teens now meeting the threshold for the medical definition of obesity. They recommend these types of programs as the mainstay of pediatric obesity treatment.

Obesity

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Taking the fitness testing precision example above where we consider expecting a fully extended elbows in a push-up for the push phase for testing, how much does that last bit of range of motion for the elbows and shoulders in a prone push-up position contribute to this proxy indicator of upper body elastic strength.

Physical Education

The Sporting

MAY 19, 2023

If you are a person with a hectic routine and cannot find much time for exercise, well there is no such thing as "TOO LATE"; start slow and prepare a schedule for yourself for motivation. As the micro-tears repair themselves, they increase the size and strength of the muscle. You will not even have the strength for the next exercise.

Exercise

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. Decreased Endurance, Strength and Power A lack of sleep can reduce the energy available for physical activity and lower the threshold for fatigue. It can help you enhance your skills, confidence and motivation.

Immune system

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Muscular Strength: This component measures the amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance. It helps us to stay in shape, reduce the risk of illness, and increase our energy levels.

Physical Fitness