Staying Fit

• Exercising During Pregnancy

  Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancies. But during that time, you’ll need to make a few changes to your normal exercise routine.

• Fitness and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old

  Kids who enjoy exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Learn how to encourage fitness in your teen.

• Fitness and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

  Kids this age are naturally active, so be sure to provide lots of opportunities for your child to practice basic skills, such as running, kicking, and throwing.

• Fitness and Your 3- to 5-Year-Old

  Take advantage of your child’s natural tendency to be active. Staying fit can help improve kids’ self-esteem and decrease the risk of serious illnesses later in life.

• Fitness and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old

  School-age kids need physical activity to build strength, coordination, confidence, and to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle.

• Fitness for Kids Who Don’t Like Sports

  Some kids aren’t natural athletes and they may say they just don’t like sports. What then?

• Kids and Exercise

  Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.

• Motivating Kids to Be Active

  Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine.

• Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active

  A preschooler’s desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.

• Motivating School-Age Kids to Be Active

  Being active is a key part of good health for all school-age kids. So how do you get kids motivated to be active, especially those who aren’t gifted athletes?