Sentences with phrase «boost physical activity levels»

According to Dr. Schaefer, «Schools and parents should consider structured time outdoors for children in an effort to boost physical activity levels and enhance [cardiorespiratory] fitness.»

Not exact matches

A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity showed that hourly five - minute walking breaks boosted energy levels, sharpened focus, and «improved mood throughout the day and reduced feelings of fatigue in the late afternoon.»

When the researchers factored in people's self - reported physical activity levels, they found that those well - being boosts — for both light - and moderate - intensity activity — were strongest for people who reported having the most sedentary lifestyles.

Studies have shown the metabolic boosting effects of resistance training but research ¹ by Pamela Swan PhD Director, Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness PhD Program at Arizona State University shows that not only are energy expenditure levels (metabolism) elevated after this kind of resistance training but that the bodies fuel preference post resistance exercise is the pesky body fat we're storing.

Improved Circulation — Drinking up to a 5 ounce cup of black coffee has been proven to cause a 30 % boost in capillary blood flow, according to a Japanese study as reported by The American Heart Assoc. Increased blood level circulation results in better oxygenation of your body's tissues (increased oxygenation means improved performance in physical activities).

Researchers from Harvard University did find that the virtual reality game gave a slight, short - term boost to adults» physical activity levels, but it didn't last.

As if that weren't enough reason to put your pet in your cubicle, companies with pet - friendly policies also report that employee morale receives a boost, coworker relationships improve, physical activity levels are higher and employee turnover is lower when pets are around.

Programs designed to boost executive function have shown success across multiple levels, including school curriculum, computer - based training, and even physical activities, like martial arts. 18,33,34 Similar to computer - based training, parents may be able to promote these skills with games that require turn - taking, attention skills, and memory.