Social sports and cornhole lift social bonds more than fitness
Mike Whitton and family revived cornhole at a Cincinnati reunion and played 20 continuous hours fueled by beer and White Castle. Experts say social sports like bowling and cornhole foster connection and wellness but offer limited cardiovascular exercise unless intensity, frequency, and duration are increased. Possible tweaks include smaller games, lighter balls, and more movement to boost activity.
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Whittons
Whitton
Villa Park
Calif
American Cornhole Association
John Pfau
Penn State University
Pfau
Whitten
Heather Hausenblas
University of Florida
Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Canada
Medicine ball core warm up for youth fitness week
A seven week series from EMH Center for Health & Fitness Avon guides kids age 5 to 14 through fun exercises that build body awareness balance and hand eye coordination. The featured move uses a light medicine ball with two handed chest holds a quick squat and high throw for a full body core and leg workout.
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EMH Center For Health & Fitness
Avon
Weaver
Wash fruits and veggies to reduce pesticide exposure
UC Davis expert cautions against fearing fruit and vegetable consumption over a new study on organophosphate pesticides linked to ADHD risk. The study of 1139 children found 95 percent had organophosphate metabolites. highest malathion exposure tied to a 55 percent higher ADHD risk. caution urged on residue from foods and handling.
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Carl Winter
UC Davis
Winter
U.S
About.com
CDC
Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics
California
Jerry Brown
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