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Benefits of Flexibility

April 21, 2022 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
Benefits of Flexibility

Learn all about the benefits of flexibility. From releasing muscle soreness to increasing mental relaxation, being flexible definitely has its perks.

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March 31, 2022 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
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Spring has sprung, and in many parts of the United States, farmers markets are popping up again from their winter hiatuses. We’re keen on seasonal produce that is available from local farms like organic vegetables and ripe fruit.

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March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
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Put your health first. Yes, first—above your kids, your husband and your job. The longer you go without taking care of yourself, the more severe the consequences. Here are 10 ways you can put yourself first—with your family benefitting most.

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Why do all kids' programs include snack time?

March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
Why do all kids' programs include snack time?

It seems that snacks are used in many situations as a guaranteed time to make the kids happy and pass a few minutes—something easy to build into almost every activity – like church, girl scouts, sports games and playgroups.

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What is Normal Growth?

March 12, 2014 | by American Council on Exercise in Fit Facts
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Children tend to follow a constant genetically determined percentile curve on the growth chart. Growth occurs at a rate of about 2 ½ inches per year until early adolescence, when preteens achieve a peak growth velocity of about 4 inches per year.

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