Hey, parents, if you’re worried that your kids have gotten too sedentary this winter, here’s a word of advice from the pros: Play with them. Shoot hoops, dance around the living room, toss a ball, build a snowman.
Many exercise experts believe children today are too sedentary, which contributes to excess weight in one-third of children in the USA. The government’s physical activity guidelines recommend that children and teens do an hour or more of moderate-intensity to vigorous activity a day.