Fitness for kids!
Kids need physical activity to build strength,
coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy
lifestyle.
School-age kids have many opportunities to participate in a variety of activities, sports, and games that fit for their personality, ability, age, and interests. Brainstorm with your kids on activities that feel right. Most kids won't mind a daily dose of fitness as long as it's fun.
We recommend that school-age kids:
- get 1 hour or more of moderate and vigorous physical activity on most or all days
- also participate in several bouts of physical activity of 15 minutes or more each day
- avoid periods of inactivity of 2 hours or more

