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Fewer than a third of high school students receive recommended amount of PE
Students tend to either love or hate physical education classes in school. Despite how students may feel about the classes, physical education programs in schools directly benefit students’ physical health. However, recent data shows that students are not getting the … Continue reading
5 reasons to start working out at work
Yes, you read the title right. Working out at the office helps you save time and avoid the temptations of your home. Some studies even suggest that exercising at the office can boost professional performance. Here are 5 reasons from … Continue reading
How to choose a foam roller
There are hundreds of foam roller options available for clinics and home users. With all the sizes, shapes, and firmness options available, how are you to know which roller is best for your needs? We are obviously partial to our … Continue reading
Three exercises for sciatica pain relief
Editor’s note: this article originally appeared on NYDNRehab.com. Click here for the original article. Sciatica is the term used to describe pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back. Sciatica is … Continue reading
13 of the best standing ab exercises
You read that title correctly: standing ab exercises. You probably never thought of working your core while standing, but you should. Your core muscles aren’t just the ones you see while standing in front of the mirror. Your abs, oblique … Continue reading
“Zoned” playgrounds may help increase physical activity during recess
Recess is a great opportunity for children to be active. Unfortunately, many children still tend to be sedentary during recess. A study by researchers from the University of Missouri found that playground zoning could change all that. Playground zoning means … Continue reading
Foam Rolling for Better Sleep
Stress is an inevitable part of life that we all have to deal with at one time or another. When we are stressed our body often gets tense resulting in bands and knots forming in our muscle tissue. These bands … Continue reading
Video: the total-body kettlebell HIIT workout
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training technique in which short bursts of maximum effort exercise are followed by short, sometimes active recovery periods. This type of training is great if you’re looking to lose weight because it gets your … Continue reading
Small amounts of exercise can improve adult ADHD symptoms
A study from the University of Georgia found that a small amount of exercise can help to reduce ADHD symptoms in adults. Researchers asked 32 men with elevated ADHD symptoms to cycle at a moderate intensity for 20 minutes on … Continue reading
The ultimate guide to good posture
Having good posture is important for your overall health and mood. Poor posture can affect your muscles and internal organs. It also says a lot about your attitude and how you feel about yourself. Why is having good posture important? … Continue reading