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10 Ways to Turn Fitness into a Family Affair

The following is a guest post by Brant Secunda and Mark Allen Does obesity run in the family? According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, if one parent is overweight, there is a 50 percent chance that their children will also be overweight. But when exercise becomes a family affair, everyone wins!

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Fitness Clubs for Kids

Kids should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical activity helps your child build a stronger and healthier body. In addition, an August 2010 study conducted by the University of Illinois finds that physical exercise can make your child smarter, too. You may find physical education offered in your kid’s school insufficient. Fortunately, what schools lack in terms of physical activities for your child, fitness clubs can offer.

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Teaching Kids Fitness

All too often, kids would rather play video soccer instead of the real game, would rather watch TV than play outside. As a result, many nonactive kids face real risks for obesity, poor muscle development and long-term health problems. Here are some tips to help the kids in your life get active and stay healthy.