Physical Education classes are necessary to encourage kids at a young age to exercise. Based on the current generation, physical activity in elementary schools is vital. Kids are not eating healthy and not getting the right exercise they need. Obesity in young kids is skyrocketing and needs attention sooner rather than later. This article below discusses the importance of informing kids on physical education at a young age and highlights the problems with kids’ health in society today.

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There are 5 important exercises on how to strengthen your core. Your core is the most important part of your body to keep strong because every time you move, you are likely to use your core. Much of your weight is carried in the middle of your body to hold yourself up; therefore, it is important to make sure your core is strong. The video below will give you some essential exercises for keeping your torso strong.

Cheat days are designed for those on an extreme diet or training for a race, competition, etc. Cheat days can have a negative and a positive effect on the your body, physically and mentally. Indulging in food that you have been restricted from every once and a while is acceptable; however, making a habit of the act can defeat the whole purpose of the diet. Click on the link below to learn the effects of cheat days.

https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/truth-about-cheat-days/

College is a time for a new routine, a new environment, and new eating habits. College also comes with a lot of stress which tends to make new freshman stress eat, or eat during late night studying. Freshman also tend to skip over breakfast, which slows metabolism, which makes people digest the food slower later when they do eat. These are just examples of how college freshman can catch the ‘Freshman 15’. The link below will give tips to avoid the Freshman 15 in college.

http://www.bu.edu/today/2017/avoiding-the-freshman-15/

Kids need socialization and a sense of self-confidence and sports is a great way to get involved. In this article, the author describes why it can be beneficial for kids to join organized sports. Sports can also keep kids healthy and fit and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle. Sports can also be applicable for kids with certain disorders to regulate their social skills with other kids. This link will give tips on how to keep kids interested in sports and the benefits of why it can be important for kids to find their niche through sports.

https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=organized-sports-for-kids-1-4556

It is so easy to grab to pre-packaged food and go. However, this is not the healthiest option for those training for a goal. Although it is extra work, bagging individual fruits and vegetables is better in the long run. Fruits and veggies keep you fuller for a longer time period and are better than reaching for a sodium/sugar-filled snack. The link below will give readers plenty of information on encouraging those wishing to start a healthier lifestyle by choosing the right foods.

https://www.moneycrashers.com/eat-healthy-on-a-budget/

While it is easy and fast to grab something and go before or after a workout, it is one of the worst things you can do. Fast food contains a ton of sugar and does not provide with nearly enough energy to last as a healthier option would provide. The fast food will add fats and sodium in your body. This can put your body at a bigger risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity in the long run. The link below tells the truth about fast food and what it does to your body.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/536504-the-effects-of-eating-junk-food-on-exercising/

Shoes are one of the most important elements to avoiding injury when training. In the instance when an individual is training for a race, shoes are so important for foot support, especially if the runner is running distance. If the runner’s feet over-pronate, they need a support shoe. If the runner is prone to injury, they need a cushioned shoe to avoid any stress fractures, etc. It is important to find the perfect fit so there is not any long-term injuries in the works during a run.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/350355-what-are-the-benefits-of-running-shoes/

Exercise has its effects on the outside of your body, but it also has even more health benefits on the inside of your body. One of the many internal benefits is a regulated blood pressure. The heart stays healthy when it is pumping blood regularly when you get even just a small amount of exercise in during the day. It is important to keep your body moving during the day so you can take small steps to the long-term effect of keeping your blood pressure in check.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20045206

Being an athlete is not all exercise. It is said that losing weight/gaining muscle is about 25% exercise and 75% diet. Diet is important for building muscle and fueling your body properly to avoid feeling sick or light-headed. Protein is strongly recommended to make you feel more full after a workout so you do not overeat, but still keep energy. Carbs are also the body’s main source of energy. Basically, our bodies cannot function without replenishing what we lost during our workouts! For all the healthy eating tips while exercising, click on the link below.

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise-eating-healthy#protein