Fit Together: The Benefits Of Having A Workout Partner (by Jessica Hegg VIVE Health)
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These days, there are plenty of new types of equipment and classes you can try to mix up your regular workout routine. However, one of the most beneficial additions to your daily fitness doesn’t cost anything at all. The benefits of having a workout partner can help you boost your motivation to move. Learn why and how to find the right one, here. (Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-people-jugging-together-on-a-road-5319375/Pexels accessed 5/16/25) Why Prioritize Your Physical Fitness Of course, exercise is an important part of any adult’s life, though this is especially true for seniors. There’s a common misconception that people slow...
Polar Life Pod® 'Ideal' For Heat Stroke Survival
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The Polar Life Pod® (PLP), manufactured by Polar Products in Stow, Ohio, was compared to the National Athletic Trainers' Association's (NATA) recommended cooling immersion tub for heat illness in a recent research study conducted by Kevin Miller, PhD, AT, ATC, at Central Michigan University. This product offers a new, efficient and innovative way to treat someone suffering from exertional heat stroke (EHS). "In our laboratory study, the Polar Life Pod® cooled subjects at rates considered 'ideal' for exertional heatstroke victims and required less resources than other methods of cooling," Miller stated.