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Fitness For Kids

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goingreen

Do you know that being active 30 minutes every day is just as important as eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables?

All kids need to stay very active. You can ride your, play tennis, rides your bike, or roller blade. FIT Kids are happy and feel great!

Why is physical activity so important?
Physical activity is important because it helps keep your body and mind healthy. After a challenging activity, your heart is happy, your muscles are strong, your body looks fit, and most importantly, you feel great!

Fit kids get lots of physical activity - every day it's 30 minutes! One of the coolest things about being a fit kid is that it doesn't matter what you do, just find a fun activity you love and play, play, play! So, remember try to get 30 minutes of exercise every day.

What is the best time to be physically active?
That's easy! It's always a good time for activity! In fact, let's try getting active right now! Yeah! Stand up, and let's do 25 jumping jacks. Do you feel your heart pumping faster? That means that it is happy and healthy. Great job!

Try these fun and adventurous activities, too:

When It's Just You

Strap on a helmet, hop on your bike, and take an adventure ride around your neighborhood.
Practice new tricks on your skateboard, but don't forget your helmet and pads!
Try jumping rope. Count how many times you can jump before stopping.
Create cool new dance!
In A Big Group

Batter up! Organize a friendly game of baseball or softball.
Games like kickball, touch football, or soccer are sure to get your heart pumping!
Have a marathon race around your block. See who comes in first, second, and third.
Play follow-the-leader on foot, bikes, roller blades or skateboards.
Organize a sneaky game of hide-and-seek.
Dance with your friends!
Go on an adventure hike in a local park or around your neighborhood.