Fibion Blog • 2017
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November 2017

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Has passive lifestyle caught children? A case study of super active 5-year-old

Fibion can be used to set goals for children, parents and the whole family alike. Results such as Nooa’s is not an easy achievement. It requires active genes, parenting which encourages physical activity, probably some limits for screen time (although, if the active time is engaging enough, there are no need for limiting passive time), and a good example from...

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Energy Metabolism: Move Only When You Must, Rest When You Can

In order for us to better understand how our bodies function, we should examine it with historical perspective regarding the physical demands of the surrounding environment. Physical activity was required in order to find food, which is essential for survival. As successful hunting was never ensured, alternating times of feast and famine were normal in ancient jungle camps. Similarly, the...

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The story of a seat: from a sign of authority to a sign of equality

Sitting is not only an "action". Historically sitting has been associated with power. In many languages, the verb "to sit" is even used as part of references to positions of power. The "sitting president", "chairman", or "chairman of the meeting" describe positions and power rather than the actual act of sitting. These examples also describe how the act and tradition...

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Where do your sitting hours come from?
Where in the world do all those hours of sitting actually come from? Our hours of sitting quickly add up to a shocking total because so much of our life revolves around sitting.
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