Local friends: You won’t want to miss the next Physical Activity Brown Bottle Series (PABBS) meeting this Monday, July 29 at 4 pm at Savage Craft. We can’t wait to see you there!

While intense exercise is typically discouraged as bedtime approaches since it can disturb sleep, a new study finds that short resistance exercise at regular intervals can actually improve one’s sleep, compared to winding down on a couch. 🏋️😴 Read more: tinyurl.com/yrzuzvnv

ICYMI: A study finds that young children with disabilities are excluded from national physical activity monitoring. This is likely due to several factors, such as age of diagnosis, highlighting the gap in much-needed research in this area. Read more: tinyurl.com/mrfpn283

Stress is an unavoidable fact of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to take it sitting down. Check out these stress-relieving exercises from U.S. News Health to prevent it from taking a toll on your physical or emotional health! Read more: tinyurl.com/3x8kxu2m

Did you know? A new study shows that improving diet and doing more physical activity can be as effective as therapy with a psychologist for treating low-grade depression.🧠🧘‍♀️ Read more: tinyurl.com/zk8v6uec

ICYMI: A new study finds that the key role that the built environment plays in promoting physical activity (PA) can be achieved by strategically distributing PA opportunities + ensuring accessibility via active transportation + public transit. Read more: tinyurl.com/zcrkmm9t

Sit a lot? Exercise might offset the damage to your health–according to a new study, people can offset hours spent sitting with minutes of active exercise each week.🚶💪 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3bk3bk

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ICYMI: Many people with disabilities aren’t getting the exercise they need because fitness centers don’t offer adaptive equipment or staff trained in helping people with disabilities, a new review finds. Read more: tinyurl.com/z9hkkwht

Does diabetes run in your family? According to a new study, folks can reduce their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes by 70% through a healthy diet and regular exercise. Read more: tinyurl.com/ykh8w5cp

Going to the gym once is a good start, but exercising consistently can help you gain the full benefits of physical activity, promoting holistic health. Check out these expert-approved tips from U.S. News Health for tips to make exercise a habit! Read more: tinyurl.com/339brykp

ICYMI: A study finds that the physical activity-related built environment is associated with excess weight in preschoolers, conveying the importance of considering the built environment when developing strategic solutions to childhood obesity. Read more: tinyurl.com/2k6p3raz

You’ve been ill and your symptoms have begun to subside—you’re ready to get off the couch. But is it too early to go for a run? Check out this article from @theconversation on what to consider when getting back to exercising after illness. Read more: tinyurl.com/29623aej

Mobility issues? Balance concerns? You can still build strength with a few simple, seated stretches from The New York Times. 🧘 Read more: nytimes.com/2024/08/15/wel…

ICYMI: New research finds that it only takes 15 minutes and a touch of gamification to put you on the path to success. Using a gamified workplace wellness program, 95% of participants met or exceeded physical activity guidelines. Read more: sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/…

Looking for a new way to incorporate movement into your routine? Why not try yoga, which has been shown to benefit physical, mental, and emotional health. Check out this article from U.S. News Health for how to get started! Read more: tinyurl.com/kkpc6ezd

When the season changes from summer to fall, bringing shorter days, cooler temperatures and more time indoors, it can be difficult to keep up your regular healthy habits. Thankfully, U.S. News Health has 11 tips on how to have a healthy autumn! Read more: tinyurl.com/vfyar5z9

A recent study of sports activity participation over time finds an increase in organized sports participation across generations, an increase in female sports participation, + emerging disparities by socioeconomic status, among other findings. Read more: tinyurl.com/ybr6akjc

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Sitting down to exercise may not seem to make sense at first, but chair yoga is one beneficial form of exercise that embraces the seated posture and is beneficial regardless of your age. Learn more about how to get started below! Read more: tinyurl.com/ye9ksfb2