{"id":451,"date":"2019-07-29T18:24:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T18:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/?p=451"},"modified":"2019-07-29T18:24:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T18:24:52","slug":"family-exercise-fun-activities-for-the-health-of-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/family-exercise-fun-activities-for-the-health-of-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Exercise: Fun Activities for the Health of Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

Family Exercise Creates Happiness and Health<\/h1>\n

Fitness-focused families are\u00a0healthier, happier, and more resilient to the ever-growing demands that life can throw out<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Somewhere along the way, exercise fell on the backburner. Whereas children once played outdoors and regularly participated in team sports, today you\u2019re more likely to find them glued to their smartphone or television screen.<\/p>\n

Screen Time Has Replaced Physical Activity<\/h2>\n

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In fact, the average\u00a0teen might spend an average of nine hours a day online. Eight-to-12-year olds spend an average of\u00a0six hours<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Balancing all that screen time with academic and other requirements often leaves little time for fitness.<\/p>\n

As a result, fewer children today meet exercise requirements.\u00a0The\u00a02008 US Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans<\/i>\u00a0recommend that children and adolescents (six to 17) should get\u00a0an hour or more of physical activity daily<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most don\u2019t. Only 21.6 percent of American children and adolescents (six to 19) got\u00a0at least an hour\u2019s worth of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity at least five days a week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Physical education (PE) classes have also taken a hit: About\u00a0half (51.6 percent) of high school students attended PE classes during an average week<\/a>.\u00a0For some children, that might be the only opportunity to get exercise during the day.<\/p>\n

Lack of Physical Activity Leads to Poor Health<\/h3>\n

The repercussions of not getting physical activity can impact self-esteem, energy levels, and even academic performance. Inactivity can also have serious health repercussions, including increased risk of:<\/p>\n