By Dr. David Geier, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
High school and college football teams start their practices for the fall season in the brutal heat of the summer. Young players and their parents and coaches should start getting kids prepared for these conditions now to decrease the risk of heat illness when practice starts.…
SHAPE America member Miriam Kenyon, Director, Health and Physical Education, Office of Teaching and Learning, District of Columbia Public Schools
I grew up in Washington, DC, near Rock Creek Park. When I wasn’t in school, my sisters and I were outside playing sports and riding our bikes. A bike provided us with a sense of independence and freedom and a fun way to exercise.…
Written by the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association wants people to lace up and get moving on National Walking Day, Wednesday, April 6th, to kick off a month-long focus on physical activity and a more active lifestyle.
These days, we’re spending more time at work and sitting in front of a screen than ever before.…