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FitnessForHealthDC: July 2014
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Thursday, July 31, 2014. Incorporate Movement Into Learning. Any educator will tell you that movement with intention anchors learning and prepares the brain for learning. And, neuroscience supports the link of exercise, physical activity and movement to improved academic performance. Research has shown that movement is key to learning. According to Anne Green Gilbert, author of Teaching the Three Rs through Movement and Creative Dance for All Ages. That is an amazing increase in such a short timeframe.
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FitnessForHealthDC: Counting Calories Can Be Easy
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Counting Calories Can Be Easy. Now that autumn is upon us, unfortunately, we won’t have the opportunity to bask in the sun exercising. So, we have to turn our attention to fun ways to burn calories while ensuring proper diets. When you think of counting – and decreasing – your calories, do you automatically think of crunches and restrictive diets? It doesn’t have to be that way! Lessening your caloric intake can be easy – and fun. Eat fruit before your meal. Although, ensure ...
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FitnessForHealthDC: February 2014
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Thursday, February 27, 2014. The Mind Body Connection. Physicians have pondered the connection between our mental and physical health for centuries. Amazon.com explains, "Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect and function better by increasing your heart rate and breaking a sweat? According to John J. Ratey, MD, author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. Brain-derived protein (known as. Additionally, medical research has ...
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FitnessForHealthDC: Exercise Helps Children with ADHD
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Thursday, September 11, 2014. Exercise Helps Children with ADHD. Exercise can help children with ADHD. As many of you know, I have ADD and created Fitness for Health because I wanted to help children faced with the same challenges and assist them in achieving their maximize potential via physical fitness. I wrote about “Exercise as Medicine for ADD and ADHD” in my blog on January 29, 2014. And, a study published on Tuesday in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. If you or a loved one have ADD or ADH...
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FitnessForHealthDC: June 2014
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Thursday, June 26, 2014. Why You Should Think About Your Bone Health. Why is maintaining healthy bones so important? I’m figuring that most of you would guess that building strong bones is important to prevent osteoporosis, which can lead to fractures. You’d be correct. What you are probably unaware of, however, is that maintaining healthy bones means far more than just preventing osteoporosis. Unfortunately, by the time we begin to think about our bones, we may have already suffered serious damage.
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FitnessForHealthDC: December 2013
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Keeping Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions. 8220;Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard. It’s almost the new year and that means most people will vow to lose weight, exercise and eat healthier – the most common New Year’s Resolutions. Resolutions are easy to start; the challenge is sustaining them. One month later, have you adhered to your good intentions? Don’t place added pressure on ...
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FitnessForHealthDC: November 2013
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving for its wonderful food, family get-togethers and exciting football games. Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on the previous year(s) and to be grateful for the people who have bettered our lives. Today's blog will focus on why I am thankful this year. In fact, many of you have met my family members in the gym as they assist families during Open Gyms on Friday nights, Open Houses and play with the children during special events. Althou...
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FitnessForHealthDC: May 2014
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Thursday, May 29, 2014. New Obesity Guidelines in England. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in England issued new guidelines yesterday to help people shed weight and avoid putting it back on. The number of people who are overweight or obese in England – and the United States - is rising. More than a quarter of adults in England are now classified as obese and another 42% of men and 33% of women are overweight. If you've been sedentary for a long time, are overweight, have a hi...
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FitnessForHealthDC: Is Your Child Scared of Gym Class?
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Thursday, September 4, 2014. Is Your Child Scared of Gym Class? It is back-to-school time! And, that means the return of the sometimes dreaded gym class. Physical education (PE) classes at school cause fear and anxiety for many children. If your child is nervous at gym class time, these tips will help your child address his/her anxieties and learn to manage anxious situations. Here are three tips for parents of children nervous about PE:. Children’s gyms can be a fun transition into PE class becaus...
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FitnessForHealthDC: Watch What You Drink to Combat Obesity
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Thursday, September 25, 2014. Watch What You Drink to Combat Obesity. Although I try to drink plenty of water (especially flavored water) throughout the day, I too am guilty of indulging with an iced tea or soda every once in a while. Did you know that each 7.5 ounce can of Classic Coke has 90 calories? You may be sabotaging your diet by satisfying your thirst with the “wrong” drink. How can you begin to combat obesity? You will lose weight if you stay hydrated. Therefore, it is vital that you try to dri...
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