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Muscle Repair Roadmap

Students will understand how key vitamins and minerals support muscle repair and will apply that knowledge by completing a guided resistance-band circuit, then reflecting on nutrition’s role in physical recovery.

This lesson connects nutrition science to real-world fitness by showing how nutrients fuel muscle repair. It builds students’ health literacy, supports strength development, and fosters lifelong wellness habits.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Nutrient Role Exploration

7 minutes

Step 3

Resistance Band Circuit

12 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion & Reflection

6 minutes

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Muscle Repair & You

What Are Muscle Fibers?

Muscle Breakdown During Exercise

The Muscle Repair Process

Nutrient Heroes: Protein & Vitamin D

Nutrient Champions: Calcium & Magnesium

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