Physical Activity and Nutrition For All

 Stretching before a workout does so much for your body and will improve your workout tremendously. When you stretch before a workout it can improve your posture which will prevent tight muscles and improve your form and technique when lifting. The improvement of your posture also helps decrease back pain as well.  Stretching before a workout will also prevent injuries like a pulled muscle or a muscle tear because it improves your range of motion. In addition, stretching before a workout can improve blood flow throughout the body which will help decrease muscle soreness. So before you start lifting heavy weights make sure you stretch beforehand!

When trying to lose weight there are some tips that will take your weight loss to a new extreme. The first thing you want to have is a support team, these people will help you stay accountable and keep you motivated when you want to give up. Next, you want to set your workouts like appointments so that there is a specific time you go and you can plan around your workout so you have the time to workout. In addition, you want to make sure you are eating well balance meals and you are not starving yourself this will help you lose fat but gain muscle. Finally, you want to stay hydrated to prevent sodium build up and flush out and toxins in your body. Below are some other tips that will help you go into more depth for your weight loss.

 Hi everyone! My post for today is going to be about how to stay active while you are self-quarantining. As we all know COVID has taken away a big part of our lives and a lot of people have experienced self-quarantine and did not know how to stay physically active while in isolation. When first being told you have to self-quarantine look around your house and see what you can find to use as a weight or resistance band. If you do not you can do bodyweight exercises and if you have weights or weight-like items that is even better. You start with a simple warm-up and then you gravitate into something a little more tricky. The biggest thing to do though is to know your body especially if you have COVID  because you do not want to overwork your body. Below is a sample workout plan you can do at home to keep you active. Remember to stay hydrated and to take breaks when needed do not over-push yourself. Workout plan:     Warm Up:           ...

 As being a Physical Education (School Wellness) major, I have been lucky enough to view informational articles that have broadened my horizon of what teaching in the health and physical education field will be like. This article has informed me mostly about how incorporating physical activity in a classroom will help improve the focus of the students. There are even problems it addresses that are going on in schools and how some administrative directors keep this from happening in certain schools. The article also informs you about CSPAP and Healthy Schools Programs that help schools become more physically active and have healthier meals at the schools. I believe all schools should have some form of physical activity not just in a physical education class but in the actual classrooms because it benefits the students beyond belief and incorporating healthier meals at schools will take the children how to eat properly and that they can take will them and use it through their life. ...