Light‐intensity activity can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms in children and teens. A combination of moderate resistance and aerobic exercise was found to be effective at easing depression.

There may be nothing your child loves more than their tablet, but eSports still don’t count as exercise! Winter’s shorter days and cooler temperatures can make it tempting for kids to turn into couch ...

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Not all summer activities for kids have to be outside, especially when it’s this hot out. Sanford Wellness has an 8-week fitness program that teaches kids between 9 and 12 ...

Rain fell on the first day of spring March 19. A kindergarten boy, a week removed from never wanting to go back to school, looked out the window. He’d do anything to see his school bus. To be in class ...

While family walks are a great way to get some fresh air and vitamin D, sometimes kids need a little more movement. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing physical activity early in ...

Exercise is often spoken about in the context of physical fitness - stronger muscles, better stamina and improved overall health. But its value, especially for children, extends far beyond the body.

The 30-day pilot program aims to help students build healthy habits through daily physical activity outside of school.