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What Physical Fitness Means to Us If you were to ask an auditorium full of high school students what kind of body type they associate with the words "in shape" the majority of them would likely respond with "long and lean". Guys would think broad shoulders and a strong chest and girls would think flat stomach and an hourglass figure. Thank you Kim K. The ideal body and its capabilities differ depending on age and wherever you land on the spectrum that is gender. People in their 20's and 30's would envision a strong, muscular body. By the time you're a senior citizen, sitting down quickly without hurting yourself is considered an accomplishment. Your dream body is influenced by the media, where you live in the world, and the body types and attitudes of your peers.  A scary percentage of teenagers and adults have experienced an eating disorder at some point in their life. Whether it be Anorexia, Bulimia, or Orthorexia nervosa a distressi

Ways to Increase Your Productivity Everyone loves their spare time. The problem is that most people's lives are so fast paced and hectic that it's difficult for them to come across unmarked blocks of time. Which is why any opportunity for recharging your batteries should be immensely treasured. Many people are guilty of pushing themselves too hard, myself included. We've all been there. It's two am and you're squinting at a computer screen trying to pump out an amazing project even though you're sleep deprived. Your duvet is slung over your shoulders as you chug coffee and desperately try to carry on. It might happen to the best of us but you shouldn't find yourself in the aforementioned scenario every other night.  According to the Harvard Business Journal there is a "direct correlation" between the absence of a recovery period and health problems as well as safety issues. Your career and/or education, as everything else, should