Fun activities that also help develop hand-eye coordination may include tossing a ball or cutting and pasting brightly colored paper. Riding a tricycle is a good way for toddlers to strengthen muscles. Making exercise fun for children ensures their desire to continue staying active as they grow older. AGE It may be a challenge to pull your school-aged child from the constant lure of television and video games, but doing so can help his or her health. A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to the early development of such chronic adulthood diseases as coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
Exercise habits early in life can help prevent future illness.
Group sports and other organized activities such as soccer, swimming or dance lessons provide physical health, socialization and a sense of accomplishment. Statistics show that obesity in teenagers has increased by 39 percent in recent decades. Adolescents' bodies are rapidly growing and changing during the teenage years and exercise can help attain balance and coordination. It also helps ease cramps, moodiness and other menstrual maladies. Whether it's a favorite school sport, bike riding or jogging around the block with a friend, teenagers should engage in about 30 minutes of aerobic activity at least three days a week.