Newly-released state test scores show that Poway Unified School District students are in good physical condition.

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As long-distance races like half-marathons and full marathons become more popular, race organizers and medical directors should consider using online medical screening to identify risky runners and avert medical emergencies, researchers say.

A growing body of evidence suggests physical fitness may play a key role in brain health and academic performance. In a new study scheduled for publication in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers studied the independent and combined influence of components of physical fitness on academic performance. Cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular strength, and motor ability are components of physical fitness that have documented potential to improve health. Each fitness component is believed to affect the brain differently and thus contribute academic performance. According to Irene Esteban-Cornejo, MSc, Autonomous University of Madrid, "Because these physical fitness components are highly associated with each other, it is important to differentiate which physical fitness components are important in relation to academic performance." The study sample included 2,038 Spanish children and adolescents (six to 18 years of age) with complete data on physical fitness, body composition, and academic

New brain imaging technology allows researchers new insights into the way exercise improves mental and physical fitness. Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness. The discovery is significant as "staying mentally sharp" is the number one priority among adults 50 and older. "Science has shown that aging decreases mental efficiency and memory decline is the number one cognitive complaint of older adults," said Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D. "This research shows the tremendous benefit of aerobic exercise on a person's memory and demonstrates that aerobic exercise can reduce both the biological and cognitive consequences of aging." The study is published online in the open-access journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. For the study, sedentary adults ages 57-75 were randomized into a physical training or a wait-list control group. The physical

Bryan O'Rourke, a fitness industry veteran and president of the Fitness Industry Technology Council, gives PSFK his inside insight on the explosion of boutique fitness, the technology and diversifying consumer behavior driving it, and how it will continue to transform in the future.

The high stress and long hours of police work mean officers must be as vigilant about their physical fitness as they are their safety on the streets

Everyone already knows that exercise is important for your body’s fitness. But did you know that it’s critical for your mental and spiritual health as well? One might even say that it is the foundation of wellness for the entire being—body, mind, and spirit. The Science Supporting Exercise Numerous scientific

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