As the fastest-growing region in the nation according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the San Marcos area is the epicenter for innovative approaches to health and education. A local public elementary school is leading the way via a first-of-its-kind, tech-driven movement application for students. Now available...
We are all well aware of the health benefits of exercise - vigorous or otherwise. We try to keep our group class times, our dates with the running trail. But just as - or even more important - than traditional fitness - is plain and...
As you grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence, and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Senior exercise and fitness tips can even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. And not only...
Last week I was the volunteer “read aloud” parent for my younger son’s kindergarten class. I was able to see the benefit of movement-based brain breaks in real time. After we finished each book (about every 15 minutes over the two hours I was in...
Waking up in pain after a few too many the night before. We’ve all been there… But should you hit the gym or the running trails with a hangover? The advice varies - and it depends on exactly how much pain you’re in… YES Women’s Health says...
No matter your age or physical condition, you can benefit from exercise. It is absolutely safe for seniors older than 65 years to exercise.. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, almost all older people can benefit from additional physical activity. Regular exercise prevents chronic...
Human beings were not designed for a sedentary lifestyle. Our bodies are the product of evolution and for the vast majority of the billion-plus years life forms have been subject to evolution it’s safe to say they haven’t spent an average of seven hours a...
Flashfit is founded on the principle that movement is a fundamental part of kids’ educations. Simple acts of motion - one minute at a time - provide children with a “brain break.” This helps them to focus their energy and retain more of what they...
The physical benefits of exercise for the over 65 set are well-documented. Group classes and apps can provide seniors with friendship, community, and accountability on top of cardio. Studies have demonstrated that strong social relationships lead to a longer life span. In the British Medical Journal,...
Increasingly, U.S. workplaces are offering voluntary DNA testing as a way to understand risk and prevent potential health problems down the road. Employees who know their risk are better able to develop a risk management plan with their healthcare providers, which in some cases will...