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Most kids don't need to be encouraged to exercise. If anything, it's usually more of a struggle to get them to slow down and take a breath sometimes.

Yet the modern western lifestyle, characterised by convenience food, TV and PCs, is taking its toll on children as well as adults, and is producing increased numbers of overweight, passive youngsters with lifestyle diseases in their futures. If your kids are spending too much time slouched in front of the TV or on the 'net, encourage them to find a sport or activity they enjoy. Try to incorporate more fun exercise into family outings - swop that pizza-and-video evening for a hike and picnic.

Kids who do participate in sport, especially at a high competitive level, can find the pressure to succeed very stressful. It's important that parents watch out for signs of pyschological strain, as well as physical fatigue from overtraining. Young athletes also have specific nutritional needs that require extra attention.

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01. Too little play harms young bones
Kids who don’t get out and about enough may have substandard bone strength while growing up. A lack of exercise in childhood can also have long-term effects on bone health.
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02. Strength training good for kids too
Regular physical exercise can help to improve your kids' physical strength by increasing their muscle mass. Find out how strength (resistance) training can be help.
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03. Active kids concentrate better
Research has shown that children, who engage in regular physical activity, are better able to concentrate on their academic work. What can you do to boost your kid's concentration?
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04. Exercise discipline reaps rewards
The self-discipline required to get fit will spill over to other spheres of your child's life and will improve his or her functioning in areas not remotely associated with fitness.
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05. Lack of exercise = lack of energy
Fatigue in children may have many causes. Lack of exercise is one. But why does lack of exercise lead to decreased energy levels?
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06. Can exercise boost lung function?
Lack of exercise in children has many detrimental effects. But can too little or no exercise have a negative impact on a child's lung function? We investigated.
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07. Off the couch, onto the field
Think of your child. Is she climbing trees or playing video games? Contrary to popular belief, children aren't naturally and spontaneously active. At least not in the 21st Century.
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08. When push comes to shove
Children need exercise. Sports activities – at school, or privately – are the best way to get your kids moving. But how do you know if you're turning into a pushy parent?
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