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This is the New Standard for Top-Tier Private Schools...

I n the competitive landscape of private education, academic rigor has always been the gold standard. But as parents increasingly seek a holistic, future-proof education, the criteria for "excellence"...

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Feb 10, 2026 PhysEd

Exercise is Not Optional—It is Essential

In the modern world, we often treat exercise as a lifestyle choice—a hobby we fit in between work and sleep, or a "bonus" activity to help us look better in the mirror. We view it as something we shou...

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Feb 9, 2026 Lifestyle

North Country Union Junior High School - Derby, Vermont

" The use of heart rate monitors in PE classes empowers students to take ownership of their learning and well-being by providing real-time feedback on their physical activity. " - Edie Flores, NCUJHS Principal

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Jan 27, 2026

The Most Important Piece of Exercise Equipment of the 20th Century

In 1984, I qualified as one of the fastest 200 marathon runners in the USA. The finish time necessary for qualification for the inaugural women’s Olympic Marathon Trials forty-years ago was 2 hours 51...

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Jan 7, 2026 Free Resources

SEL's Secret Weapon: The Role of Heart Rate in Cognitive Regulation

A groundbreaking, peer-reviewed analysis from Yale, recently highlighted by WUNC, has provided definitive proof: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is not a "nice-to-have" elective; it's a powerful drive...

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Nov 24, 2025 PhysEd

Individualizing Heart Rate Zones with the "Save the Peak" Feature

What is the “Save the Peak” Feature? The "Save the Peak" assessment is a critical feature within the Heart Zones Move application that allows you to automatically set personalized heart rate zones for...

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Nov 21, 2025 Free Resources

Celebrating Excellence: How Missouri’s PE Teacher of the Year Uses Heart Zones to Champion Lifetime Fitness

We at Heart Zones are thrilled to extend our biggest congratulations to Matt Barrows, a Physical Education teacher at Rising Hill Elementary in the North Kansas City School District, who was just nam...

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Nov 3, 2025 PhysEd

Forget 10,000 Steps: The Hidden Danger to Your Health (And the Real Solution)

For decades, the 10,000-step goal has been the gold standard for daily fitness. We’ve all been there, pacing our living rooms at 10 PM just to hit that magic number. But what...

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Oct 31, 2025 Lifestyle

The Patent That Defined an Era: The Legacy of Our Threshold Training System

When you train with Heart Zones, you're not just using a fitness program; you're using a system built on a proven, patented foundation. It’s a core part of our DNA, and it all started with our founder...

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Oct 30, 2025 Newsletters

Empower Your PE Students with SEL: Download Our Free Heart Zones Guide

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is more critical than ever. While many resources focus on the traditional classroom, physical education is a perfect environment for students to explore these vital...

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Oct 28, 2025 Free Resources

Freeze & Breathe: A SEL Activity for PE

Get your students invested by introducing social and emotional learning activities into the classroom with the enjoyable game 'Freeze and Breathe.' ...

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Oct 15, 2025 PhysEd

Don't Let Teacher Turnover Disrupt Your PE Program

Teacher turnover is a reality in education. As highlighted in a recent EdSource article , even with rising optimism, teachers are still leaving the profession. This can be disruptive for any school, b...

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Sep 16, 2025 PhysEd

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