Betrayal from Deportations, Free Speech Under Scrutiny, and 'Exercise Breaks': A Recap of Today's News Stories
🔥 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Let's talk about "exercise snacks" - short, intense bouts of activity lasting just 30 seconds to five minutes max. They've been known to boost your health and fitness in a jiffy! Here's how to make them work for you:
Explanation of Exercise Snacks
❤️ Definition: Exercise snacks are brief, intense workout sessions that can deliver significant health and fitness benefits. They can include vigorous-intensity sprints or low-dose resistance training, such as bodyweight exercises like squats and lunges[1][2].
Including Exercise Snacks in Your Daily Schedule
- Pick Your Poison:
- Bodyweight Workouts: Squats, lunges, push-ups are perfect for building strength[2].
- Stair Climbing: Go the extra mile at work or home for a cardio blast[1][2].
- Use Your Environment: Incorporate activities like elevated push-ups on your kitchen counter[2].
- Schedule Wisely:
- Pair Them Up: Work exercise snacks into your daily routines, like during commercial breaks while watching TV or during your lunch break[2].
- Get Reminders: Set alarms to remind yourself to perform exercise snacks throughout the day[2].
- Consider Intensity and Safety:
- Warm Up: Gradually ease into exercise to reduce the risk of injury[2].
- Monitor Yourself: Ensure you're able to speak in short phrases to avoid overexertion[2].
- Regular Practice Makes Perfect:
- Consistency Rules: Don't skip exercise snacks for long periods; consistency is crucial for seeing improvements[2].
- Embrace Variety:
- Mix It Up: Incorporate exercises that target cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility aspects of fitness[4].
By weaving these short bursts of exercise into your day, you can enhance your cardiovascular health, strength, and mobility, all with minimal time dedicated[2][4]!
Collected during your busy day:
Now let's dive into what went down during your hectic day!
1️⃣ Betrayed Feelings: Trump's withdrawal of deportation protections for Venezuelans has sparked outrage in a Miami suburb that swung his way during the November election. Doral is home to the highest number of Venezuelan immigrants in the US.
2️⃣ Courtroom Brawl: A trial in a tiny North Dakota courtroom is pushing the First Amendment limits. Jurors are mulling over a $300 million lawsuit against Greenpeace, and experts think the outcome could be devastating to free speech.
3️⃣ Russian Rush: Shops selling dolls, vodka, and chocolate are all the rave in China, which has become an essential economic lifeline for Russia. Trade between the two giants keeps escalating year after year.
4️⃣ Twitter Tribulations: The founders of Twitter never imagined what the social media giant would become. A new documentary series dives into Twitter's chaotic early days and its subsequent evolution into its current form.
5️⃣ Pub-Crawl Adventurer: Colm Dalton wants to sample every Irish pub in the world, a goal well within reach, thanks to his London-based university lecturer station. So far, he's visited 97 bars in 47 countries.
Bonus: Dusty Pileup
🚑 Chaos ensued on Interstate 27 in Canyon, Texas, when dozens of vehicles collided because of dust storms caused by strong winds. Several injuries were reported, but authorities confirmed that there are no life-threatening conditions.
Top Headlines
• Putin agrees to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy and infrastructure targets following a call with Trump.• Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked Trump over his comments about impeaching judges.• Israel gave Hamas a heads up, "changing the rules of the game."
Measles Epidemic
🚀 Case Update: The measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma has seen 321 reported cases, 25 more than Friday.
Architectural Marvel
🏙️ The world's largest architectural model captures New York City in the 1990s. Miniature versions of iconic landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty, have been meticulously crafted to perfection.
Quotable
🇪🇸 A mother-son duo moved from the US to Spain following a tragic family incident. They've been thriving in the Spanish environment for the past three years, feeling like they were coming home.
Quiz Time
👠 Historical Trivia: Why did men wear high-heeled shoes in Asia in the 10th century?A. To appear tallerB. To use as a weapon in combatC. To make their feet appear biggerD. To help horse riders keep their shoes in the stirrups
🙋 Answer: D
Good Vibes
🌍 Eco-Friendly Footwear: An eco-conscious brand is revolutionizing the shoe industry by turning discarded tires into sleek, fashionable sneakers. The cause has already removed 10 tons of tires from landfills in Rwanda.
Signing Off
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[1] Adler, S. (2019). 5 Tips for Incorporating Exercise Snacks into Your Daily Life. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-tips-for-incorporating-exercise-snacks-into-your-daily-life
[2] Souza, L. (2019). Exercise Snacking: Boost Your Fitness in Small Steps. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-snacking
[3] Hackney, A. C., Sherman, W. M., & Wilmore, J. H. (2012). Clinical Exercise Physiology: AACVPR Examination Study Guide (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
[4] Lee, D. H., & Kwon, J. W. (2019). Fitness Improvement with High-Intensity Interval Training Using Exercise Snacks. Korean Journal of Sports Medicine, 35(3), 61-69.
- The newsletter reminds us that the measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma continues to grow, with an additional 25 cases reported, bringing the total to 321 cases.
- In the daily routine section, it's suggested to pair exercise snacks with regular activities like watching TV or during lunch breaks, similar to noting down exercise snacks in our planner to stay consistent.
- In the bonus section discussing a highway accident in Texas, it mentions that several injuries were reported due to a dust storm caused by strong winds, similar to how measles can still spread despite ongoing efforts to control its spread [still_21417455_887780_still].
