The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all children and adolescents, including non-athletes, get at least ...

Aerobic exercise yields the most benefits, and children should aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate activity a day. It is important to choose the right physical activity for each child.

American kids earned an overall grade of a D- on the U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. What can be done about that?

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital ...

Kids between 1 to 5 years of age should spend three hours of physical activity including running, dancing and/or skipping. Sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended for ...

A new study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University has found that outdoor physical activity significantly enhances ...

It helps to choose a pleasurable activity, so exercise doesn’t feel like a chore and can be done consistently. If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, the style and pace of dance ...