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04/24/2019

Break a Sweat, Change your Life

In December, SBSM co-founder Bill Simon wrote an op-ed in USA TodayLink is external(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) on the importance of physical education and the need for students to be more active. He contends that being physically active can directly impact student performance, well-being and self-confidence. Inactivity is now the fourth-leading risk factorLink is external(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) for global mortality, behind high blood pressure, tobacco use and high blood glucose.

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