Roger Wolfson

Image source: hsph.harvard.edu  Roger Wolfson is a retired physical educator who still continues his advocacy to help people everywhere become fitter and healthier. For today, he writes about something near and dear to his heart. Roger Wolfson believes that every child deserves to be healthy. That responsibility falls on their parents’ shoulders. And as such, Roger Wolfson has put together a short guide for parents on the finer points of proper nutrition for growing children. 1. Do not underestimate the importance of water. Science has proven time and again just how water is the most important kind of food for anyone, children included. And the fact that children expend so much energy playing and being active, they lose much of their body water in the process. Because of this, parents have to make sure kids drink at least 2 liters of water a day. 2. A well-balanced meal is a good meal. While there are a plethora of diets today for people of all fitness goals, Rog...

Image source: integratedeating.com Former physical educator Roger Wolfson has helped people over the years achieve peak health. He does this by sharing his vast knowledge and expertise in fitness, wellness, nutrition, exercise, and ideal diets. He has taught physical education and proper nutrition in schools, trained countless individuals through personal training, held seminars and workshops in many esteemed institutions, and earned several physical fitness and nutrition certifications.  For this blog, Roger Wolfson tackles one of the most interesting types of diet – intermittent fasting. Make no mistake about it; intermittent fasting requires a lot of mental toughness. This type of fasting will bring you away from the usual eating routines that it may shock you. It may also interfere with the everyday things that you do, so it’s best to be prepared by knowing the finer points surrounding it. Intermittent fasting may lead to dizziness. Outside of hunger pangs, th...

Image source: bodyandsoul.com.au As a physical educator, Roger Wolfson has a good grasp on the pillars and principles of health and wellness.  Over the past few months, Roger Wolfson has seen a disturbing trend of people online claiming to be "putting on the pounds" because of the lockdown protocols observed by many places due to the global health crisis. And this should not be the case. If there was one time when people should be extra careful and extra focused on their health and fitness, it's now. For today's blog, Roger Wolfson suggests a few ways people can get into a fit and healthy lifestyle for the coming year. More cardio, even at home Image source: groupon.com Whether it's jogging in place, doing burpees, or any HIIT routine, or even purchasing a jump rope to try it out, people should lean toward doing more cardio nowadays. Cardio exercises are the best way to burn fat and make sure one's weight stays in check. Roger Wolfson suggests w...

Image source: huffingtonpost.com.au The problem with obesity is that it can be quite the result of a vicious cycle. Most obese individuals find it hard to start with their journey towards fitness because of the physical discomfort that comes with exercise. For this blog Roger Wolfson shares a number of relatively manageable exercises for the obese, aimed to ease them in gradually to a healthier lifestyle. 1. Walking The least that an obese person should aim for is walking. As opposed to running or jogging, walking is not too strenuous for the obese individual. The reason why it is ill-advised for the subject to undergo exercises of higher intensity is that these have a tendency to risk damage to the heart. Walking is absolutely safe as a starting exercise, and if done over some distance, it can burn quite a number of calories, too, adds Roger Wolfson. Image source: theconversation.com 2. Swimming When you’re in water, the body feels a bit lighter to carry. This can work ve...

Image source: bejazzyfit.com Roger Wolfson is a retired physical educator who continues to help people reach their health and fitness goals. A huge part of his approach involves educating people about proper nutrition. For today, Roger Wolfson asks the question “How does nutrition affect athlete performance?” While it is obvious that sports nutrition plays a significant role in the performance of athletes, in order to maximize its benefits, one has to have a clear grasp of at least the basics of it. For instance, knowing the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats will help a person know the kind of meals he or she needs to prepare when in training and competition. Without enough fluid and carbs, athletes will get exhausted pretty quickly. Without adequate protein, Roger Wolfson explains that athletes’ muscles won’t recover and develop to their full potential. Image source: slideplayer.com It’s also important to note that athletes include vitamins and minerals in thei...

Image source: igrad.com If there's one thing that Roger Wolfson feels bad about, it's that there are so many people with free time who have the potential to become as fit as they've ever been, but they never grab the opportunity to better themselves. For today's blog, Roger shares three of the best reasons people should aspire to be fit in hopes of motivating at least some of the readers out there. A stronger immune system The most important reason people get into fitness is to cultivate and develop a stronger immune system. The benefits of a fit lifestyle on a body's immune system have been well documented and scientifically backed for years, and in today's pandemic-stricken world, this is extremely significant. Image source: healthinsight.ca More time for more adventures Healthier and fitter people get to go on more adventures and enjoy life for a longer period than their unhealthy and unfit counterparts. They can walk longer distances. The...

Image source: pinterest.com While there are different goals for a fit and healthy lifestyle, physical educator Roger Wolfson believes that to boost overall health and fitness levels, people have to take a holistic approach. This means incorporating different types of training and combining them with proper nutrition. One of these types of training is weight training. Weight training is part of the program which some of the healthiest people on Earth such as pro athletes and fitness gurus use. While Roger Wolfson mentions that cardio workouts are great at building endurance, as well as promoting blood and oxygen circulation throughout the body, he says that weight training does all of those as well, and more. Weight training helps build muscles, which are great for burning fat. Image source: huffpost.com Of course, people who often indulge in weight training also experience increased strength, making everyday activities such as standing up, walking up the stairs, carrying gr...