10-23-13: This report just came out in the local newspaper this AM. While there have been improvements, 1/3 of 5th, 7th, and 9th graders did NOT pass all 6 areas of the Fitnessgram in CA. Different school district administrators are doing what they can, so kudos to them. You can read the full story here:
http://www.sbsun.com/social-affairs/20131023/california-students-fall-short-on-physical-fitness-test
What do you think can and should be done to improve this? The future of our state and country depends on us figuring out how to change this trend. Research shows that fitness is linked to academics in a positive way. The more fit you are, the better your grades are!
According to a series on PA published in Lancet 2012, physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death worldwide. This blog is dedicated to eradicating HYPOKINETIC DISEASE. We are missing out on the most powerful "pill" to improve the health and quality of life for all Americans!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Everybody Walk documentary just released!
10-17-13: Just finished watching Kaiser Permanente's documentary on walking...excellently done! Recommending it to EVERYBODY to watch!!! Check it out here:
The Walking Revolution
There's also an interesting West Wing PSA on walking that you can check out here.
Hope this helps motivate everyone to be more physically active!!! It'll do our country good.
The Walking Revolution
There's also an interesting West Wing PSA on walking that you can check out here.
Hope this helps motivate everyone to be more physically active!!! It'll do our country good.
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