Physical activity is good for every body, including nearly 21 million Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Yet the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly half of all adults with disabilities miss out on the physical activity they need. Exercising and being physically active involves some inherent risk for everyone but for…
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15 Minute Online Fitness Sessions
When it comes to at home fitness options, Tempe Parks and Recreation has got your back…and your core…and your cardiovascualr system. To stay connected and observe COVID-19 guidelines we’ve created fun and engaging on-line activities for the whole family. The fitness sessions below are just 15 minutes and offer variations for all fitness levels. Grab…
Our Need for Natural Light
Natural light is the conductor of the orchestra that is our circadian rhythm – the 24 hour cycle of physiological processes constantly taking place in our bodies. Each and every cell looks to natural light to determine when to do what it was meant to do. When we spend several non-sleeping hours without natural light,…