Physical activity produces overall physical, psychological and social benefits. Inactive children are likely to become inactive adults. Physical activity helps children with controlling weight, reducing blood pressure, raising HDL ("good") cholesterol, reducing the risk of diabetes, and improved psychological well-being, including gaining more self-confidence and higher self-esteem.
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Strength Training and Your Child
According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), strength training can be a fun way for kids to...
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Teaching Your Child to Swim
There's an ocean of reasons why kids should learn how to swim while they're young. The most obvious one is safety. If...
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First-Year Fitness
Staying fit is easier than ever at college — a good thing, because students should aim to get 60 minutes of...
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Make Fitness Fun
How does exercise benefit your child and your family? • Healthy Weight Physical activity is necessary to help...
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Parents' Active Lifestyle Helps Youngsters Be Active, Too
Take weekly bike rides with your second-grader or go on daily walks with your preschooler and, chances are, the drive to...
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