In a world full of digital distractions, it's never been more important — and harder — to get kids to exercise. When they are used to the constant gratification of a flickering screen, dinging ...

I’ve always been a big advocate of physical fitness. Exercise is so important to our health. It allows us to age better. It puts us in a better, more accomplished state of mind. And it allows us to ...

Do you also feel that getting kids to move and be a little active can be a challenge? With screens, homework, and indoor ...

By ages seven to nine, children can start going on runs lasting 20 to 30 minutes, up to three times a week. By this age they ...

While family walks are a great way to get some fresh air and vitamin D, sometimes kids need a little more movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing physical activity early in ...

With screens becoming every child’s best friend and outdoor play shrinking to quick weekend outings, parents are always searching for simple ways to keep kids active at home. Fortunately, exercise ...

Every kid needs some activity in their life, but not every kid wants to play on a team. Others you might consider are skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, or classic recess games, like kickball, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

It's a question with an answer that researchers are still trying to better understand: How much exercise do kids need on a daily basis? In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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