Greatly Improves Flexibility
Consistent stretch habits can improve an individual’s overall flexibility over time. This allows them to perform more efficiently during their sport or other physically demanding activity. Flexibility is important because it increase the range at which you can move each limb, allowing you to twist and reach further than you could without stretching.
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
- Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
Try these tips out and incorporate stretching into your daily life – in addition to your sports and physical activities!
]]>It’s not uncommon for children who have obesity to become overweight adults. Teaching children healthy habits earlier encourages them to carry these healthy habits into adulthood. Not only will the child be healthier, but they’ll learn the importance of proper discipline and healthy habits when it comes to food and exercise.
As a parent we should always be keeping an eye on what our children are up to.
Obesity can affect anyone, even if other age groups or demographics may be at larger risk. This is why it’s very important to monitor the types of activities that children are engaged in. While childhood obesity is a result of many different variables and factors, one of the largest contributors is taking part in an excessive amount of sedentary activities. Such activities include watching television, playing games on the computer, browsing the internet, watching videos online, and similar activities. While these are not inherently problematic, they can become a problem when done excessively.
Develop Proper Sleep Habits and Routines
Lack of sleep can result in the body’s inability to properly metabolize food efficiently. Without sleep, our bodies become less effective across the board and this can affect our weight in negative ways. This is why it’s important to get children into proper sleep habits with regular bedtime routines that help them to maintain these habits without having to think about it.
Find Places to Stay Active
Although it’s important to limit sedentary activities in excess (like watching TV or playing on the computer), it’s sometimes not enough to counteract obesity in children. Children need to stay active and physically engaged through sports, exercise or other activities that keep them moving. While sports are not a requirement, finding ways for them to stay active is a great way to keep obesity away. Hiking and other family activities are a great way to get the entire family moving! are a few tips to motivate your kids to be more active.
Ingredients
For Oats:
Wet
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
- ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, plain
- ¾ cup almond milk, unsweetened
Instructions for Oats:
- First, mash 1/2 banana in a large bowl. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients in the mix until smooth.
- Add in dry ingredients and mix again.
- Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold.
Greatly Improves Flexibility
Consistent stretch habits can improve an individual’s overall flexibility over time. This allows them to perform more efficiently during their sport or other physically demanding activity. Flexibility is important because it increase the range at which you can move each limb, allowing you to twist and reach further than you could without stretching.
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
- Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
]]>Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
- Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
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Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
We’ve launched our new Spanish website! When visiting you will have access to read NCHS content entirely in Spanish. On the new website, you will be able to view our health center locations, hours of operation, meet our providers, and many additional features without the need for translating! cares about the needs of our communities, and creating a website in Spanish aims to provide valuable information in a way that is most convenient for you. This website is another way, we’re here for you!
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
]]>Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
We’ve launched our new Spanish website! When visiting you will have access to read NCHS content entirely in Spanish. On the new website, you will be able to view our health center locations, hours of operation, meet our providers, and many additional features without the need for translating! cares about the needs of our communities, and creating a website in Spanish aims to provide valuable information in a way that is most convenient for you. This website is another way, we’re here for you!
Greatly Improves Flexibility
Consistent stretch habits can improve an individual’s overall flexibility over time. This allows them to perform more efficiently during their sport or other physically demanding activity. Flexibility is important because it increase the range at which you can move each limb, allowing you to twist and reach further than you could without stretching.
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
]]>Greatly Improves Flexibility
Consistent stretch habits can improve an individual’s overall flexibility over time. This allows them to perform more efficiently during their sport or other physically demanding activity. Flexibility is important because it increase the range at which you can move each limb, allowing you to twist and reach further than you could without stretching.
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
- Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
]]>Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
It’s not uncommon for children who have obesity to become overweight adults. Teaching children healthy habits earlier encourages them to carry these healthy habits into adulthood. Not only will the child be healthier, but they’ll learn the importance of proper discipline and healthy habits when it comes to food and exercise.
As a parent we should always be keeping an eye on what our children are up to.
Obesity can affect anyone, even if other age groups or demographics may be at larger risk. This is why it’s very important to monitor the types of activities that children are engaged in. While childhood obesity is a result of many different variables and factors, one of the largest contributors is taking part in an excessive amount of sedentary activities. Such activities include watching television, playing games on the computer, browsing the internet, watching videos online, and similar activities. While these are not inherently problematic, they can become a problem when done excessively.
Develop Proper Sleep Habits and Routines
Lack of sleep can result in the body’s inability to properly metabolize food efficiently. Without sleep, our bodies become less effective across the board and this can affect our weight in negative ways. This is why it’s important to get children into proper sleep habits with regular bedtime routines that help them to maintain these habits without having to think about it.
Find Places to Stay Active
Although it’s important to limit sedentary activities in excess (like watching TV or playing on the computer), it’s sometimes not enough to counteract obesity in children. Children need to stay active and physically engaged through sports, exercise or other activities that keep them moving. While sports are not a requirement, finding ways for them to stay active is a great way to keep obesity away. Hiking and other family activities are a great way to get the entire family moving! are a few tips to motivate your kids to be more active.
Ingredients
For Oats:
Wet
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
- ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, plain
- ¾ cup almond milk, unsweetened
Instructions for Oats:
- First, mash 1/2 banana in a large bowl. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients in the mix until smooth.
- Add in dry ingredients and mix again.
- Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold.
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
We’ve launched our new Spanish website! When visiting you will have access to read NCHS content entirely in Spanish. On the new website, you will be able to view our health center locations, hours of operation, meet our providers, and many additional features without the need for translating! cares about the needs of our communities, and creating a website in Spanish aims to provide valuable information in a way that is most convenient for you. This website is another way, we’re here for you!
Greatly Improves Flexibility
Consistent stretch habits can improve an individual’s overall flexibility over time. This allows them to perform more efficiently during their sport or other physically demanding activity. Flexibility is important because it increase the range at which you can move each limb, allowing you to twist and reach further than you could without stretching.
Reduces the Risk of Injury
Stretching safely exposes your body to the strenuous limits that your sport or activity may introduce. By stretching in advance, it “prepares” the body for meeting those limits as they occur by loosening up the muscles slowly and carefully. Without stretching, if your muscle is forced to endure certain limits (typically very quickly and strongly), it can cause damage to the muscles. Stretching in advance will reduce the risk of injury because the muscle is already “prepared” for that exertion of force.
Increases Blood Flow for Performance
Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.
Quick Tips for Stretching
Stretching doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be worked into your exercising routine or before/after any physical activities.
- Stretch major muscle groups, especially the areas you expect to use during your sport or activity.
- Hold the stretch for a period of time (e.g., 30-60 seconds).
- Breathe normally during your stretching sessions.
- Aim for tension, but not for pain during your stretches.
- Keep movements smooth and avoid bouncing.
- Tailor your stretches for your sport or activity.
- Stay consistent with your stretching habits (e.g., a few times per week).
]]>Not only does stretching improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury, it will also help to improve the flow of blood through your body and the stretched muscles. Improved blood flow can help to improve overall performance, because each muscle is receiving more blood to help it perform more effectively.