Benefits of physical activity need to be promoted to kids

Everyone wants to lead a long and happy life, and staying fit and healthy really could be child's play.


New research from Skane University, published in the Acta Paediatrica journal, has shown that getting outside and messing around with friends can give kids a kick-start in life.

It found that young boys enjoyed on average 45 minutes of moderate exercise a day, with 15 minutes really getting the heart pumping – perhaps through kicking a ball around or playing tag.

Girls were shown to be not as active, which could be a great reason to find school holiday activities for them.

If you are concerned that extra play time might interfere with school, then worry not.

Natasha Stewart from the British Heart Foundation said that concentration can in fact be improved in kids who are physically active.

So what are you waiting for? The summer is nearly here so get the kids outside and running around!

Posted by Cara Glasper

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Extract: New research has shown that exercising as a child can have benefits when older.

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