It turns out that strengthening bone to avoid fractures starts at a very young age. Physical activity, such as the exercise children get in school gym classes, is important for fighting obesity, but ...

As Elle Woods famously said in Legally Blonde, "Exercise gives you endorphins — endorphins make you happy." And she was exactly right, per science. Endorphins are essential for the maintenance of ...

Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can significantly ...

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Chandler Nunnally heads out to My Gym Children's Fitness Center in Virginia Beach to see how owner Diane Jackson and her team of dedicated instructors are getting kids up and ...

It’s tough to balance child care and regular exercise, but there are ways to make real fitness gains alongside your kids. Kelly Bryant, a fitness coach, getting in a few forward bends while holding ...

In recent years, schools cut back on arts and physical education to make way for more instructional time. All that work and no play may be making Jack and Jill, well, dull. But new research shows that ...

Pocahontas Elementary's run club energizes students while raising money for Kids on the Move, helping provide shoes and race ...

FaithFlex Family Fitness debuts in Midland with 24/7 access, classes, childcare and a Nov. 15 grand opening featuring ...

Children race through the park, soaking in the sun while they search for their next hiding spot in the latest round of hide-and-seek. When that playtime can happen, it’s often the best part of a child ...

Parents may not realize how much influence they have over kids' exercise habits. Feb. 17, 2011— -- There's been alarming talk for years about the rising rate of childhood obesity in this country.