Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...
Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can significantly ...
"Aren't they a little young for that?" This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I'd recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years ...
Exercise reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents reported a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. “Exercise is a ...
Making exercise fun and engaging for children is key to fostering a lifelong positive relationship with physical activity. By ...
SYDNEY — Parents canceling outdoor soccer practice when temperatures hit 90°F. Summer camps implementing extra water breaks for kids but not counselors. Youth sports leagues with stricter heat ...
Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...
Children should get an hour of exercise over the course of each day, a panel of national obesity experts has concluded, seeking to end confusion on the matter. "Physical activity is essential for ...
Children who are more physically active could be less susceptible to respiratory tract infections like the common cold, according to a study published in Pediatric Research Monday, as less than ...
The logic seems pretty simple: if you eliminate gym class, school kids will get fatter. In 2006, a blue-ribbon commission released a worried report about the precipitous decline of physical education ...