You may not be training for the strongest person in the world contest but it is necessary for everyone to have a foundational level of strength. We need a certain level of strength to perform everyday tasks. Imagine not being able to carry your child, climb stairs, or carry the groceries into the house. All of these tasks and many more require use of muscles.
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~ Mike Hanik Remembering Gym Class For those of us who had negative experiences in Physical Education (PE) in a peer group school setting, I only have to mention a few evocative phrases and the case is closed. I’d rather do PE at home! Were you the
Read more →~ Professor and Coach Mike Hanik Are your children physically literate? Are you providing opportunities for your children to become physically literate? What does it mean to be physically literate? Physical literacy can be defined as the ability to move with confidence and competence in a wide
Read more →When it comes to exercise, we all have good intentions. First, we make a decision to exercise, next we announce it to the world, and finally, we decide to go all out and purchase new equipment, clothing, or even a gym membership. Then something happens, or rather does not happen. We cannot seem to find the time or the desire to finish what we wholeheartedly started.
Read more →The type of exercise you choose all depends on what you love to do. If your physical activity meets the time and intensity requirements you will get health benefits. One of the most important factors in developing a fitness program is to find activities you enjoy.
Read more →Diabetes is a disease which affects the person when the pancreas stops to function properly. In the past it was considered as an incurable disease however with the passage of time different drugs were introduced for its prevention. Medical experts consider diabetes as a group of metabolic diseases. Patients usually have a high level of sugar in their blood. Because of high blood sugar levels most patients suffer from a particular phenomenon known as polyuria, that is frequent urination.
Read more →Most people know that physical activity should be part of their lives but the statistics tell us that most American adults and children are not meeting the recommended levels of daily activity. Adults 18 and older should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity on five or more days per week. Children and teens need at least 60 minutes a day to be healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 out of 10 adults get the recommended amount of daily physical activity and 37% of adults report not doing any physical activity.
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