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Activity-boosting tips listed on National Child Health Day

 
FROM STAFF REPORTS | Published: October 5, 2009    Comment on this article Leave a comment

Today is National Child Health Day, a day when Americans are urged to work together to prevent problems and improve childhood health. One of the biggest obstacles facing kids today is the growing problem of childhood obesity. Many times, childhood obesity can be prevented by helping children stay active.

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Chillier months present a challenge to keeping kids off the couch and away from the TV. So, this Child Health Day, Cheryl Jones, creator of Sports Clubs for Kids at Town Sports International, is sharing 10 fun fitness tips for kids in colder weather.

1.Don’t be afraid of the cold. Bundle up and encourage outside play times. If there is snow on the ground, go sledding or tubing, have a snowball fight, build a snowman, make snow angels or just go for a fun hike.

2.Enroll your child in an instructional class, such as dance, gymnastics, swimming or indoor sports classes.

3.Find indoor activities at your local skating rink, bowling alley, laser tag center or rock-climbing gym.

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Related Topics: Culture and Lifestyle, Health and Fitness, Family, Parenting, Exercise and Fitness, Working Out, Obesity, Children's Health, Childhood Obesity, Body Weight



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