Why Doesn’t Work Include Recess?
Somewhere along the way, typically in middle school, we decided to phase out recess, a.k.a. free time, structured into our day. But free time is important. Research shows that we focus better, are more productive, and are happier when we take breaks to do something fun or relaxing – or even just something different from our normal. A big stress reliever that many people feel they don’t have enough time for is exercise. Among work commutes, high-stress job responsibilities, and family time, working out is often the first thing to get booted off the to-do list. Enter a program called Fitness Zone by the Trust for Public Land (TPL). TPL’s mission is “to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.” The Trust for Public Land focuses on land, and nature, for people, rather than nature just for nature. The Trust’s Fitness …
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