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Fitness Plan Definition
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Children and exercise
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Children should have many chances to run, bike, and play sports during the day. Experts recommend that children get 60 minutes of moderate exercise every day.
Moderate activity means you breathe harder and your heart beats faster than normal. Some examples are:
- Walking fast
- Playing chase or tag
- Swimming
- Playing organized sports (such as soccer, basketball, and football)
Younger children have a shorter attention span than older children. They...
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