Whether you’re a teenager, tween, or somewhere in between, don’t you just love recess? Now, recess is taking on a new meaning, specifically “Instant Recess,” a term coined by Dr. Toni Yancey, a professor of health services at the University of California, Los Angeles. Instant Recess is the idea of breaking down the recommended daily [...]
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Take Five in Exercise: Teen Fitness through ‘Instant Recess’
November 29th, 2010 by Samantha Burns · No Comments · Teen Health Talk, Teen Talk
Tags: activity·bodimojo·exercise·health·physical activity·recess·stress. walking·Teen Talk·teenagers·workout
The Upside of Team Sports for Active Teens
November 3rd, 2010 by Samantha Burns · 1 Comment · Teen Health Talk, Teen Talk
As part of the Gen Y crowd, I’ve played competitive sports my entire life, and have noticed a difference in my mood, energy, weight, and overall happiness. I always feel healthier and more positive when I am actively playing on a team. Besides the physical activity, I think that a large part of this increase [...]
Tags: competition·physical activity·sports·team·Teen Talk·teen-agers