Childhood Obesity: Physical Effects
Obesity can be a problem as early as kindergarten for some children. Children who suffer from obesity will most likely endure a lifelong struggle with physical and emotional consequences. Physical effects of obesity in children include difficulty keeping up with physical activities, problems sleeping, and trouble with breathing. Not only are obese children more often […]
Two Energetic Hobbies For the Benefit of Your Physical, Mental Emotional Wellbeing
People enjoy being active whether it be skipping in your back yard or snow boarding down some amazing slope on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It gives them an interest, whether it by oneself or with other people and keeps your body healthy. So what are two energetic hobbies that benefit you physical and emotional well […]
The Physical Demands of Baseball
As we spend time analyzing sports, every sport has its own set of physical, mental, and skill demands. For years and years now, football has been the gold standard when comparisons start taking place in regards to overall athleticism need to play, as well as the overall physical demand. For this very reason there are […]
5 Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Sailing
Sailing is not only beneficial for the body but for the mind and soul as well. You can achieve an excellent fitness regimen while having a tremendous time under the sun. Here are to mention some of the health advantages of sailing. 1. Physical fitness – The constant task of pulling and hoisting a sail […]
Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Sports Injuries
Exercise and physical activity are very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle but it is a fact that strenuous physical activity greatly increases the risk of soft tissue damage (ligaments, muscles and tendon) and bone injuries. The primary and secondary mode of therapies differs depending upon the nature and cause of injuries. In traumatic injuries, […]
Minor Components of Physical Fitness
There are five components of physical fitness, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular strength, flexibility and body composition. There are however also minor components of physical fitness that are just as important to training and improving your health and wellness. These minor components of physical fitness include balance, coordination, agility and reaction time. Most sports require […]
Benefits of Engaging in Physical Education and Sport Activities
Engaging in natural health remedies such as physical education and sport activites are encouraged by health and nutrition experts today. The increasing number of health risks and conditions that are experienced by most people today, young or old, create concern about the impact of lifestyle and diet factors to increasing those risk factors. If you […]