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 ...

Physical activity benefits people of all ages, including kids. Despite widespread recognition of the positive impact physical activity has on children, many kids are not getting enough exercise.

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 ...

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 ...