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.

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.

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.

Virgin Active’s national Club V manager, Robyn Moore gives some tips in national School Health week on how to keep your child active and healthy.