Physical fitness in kids refers to their ability to perform physical activity. Their fitness level is not only important for success in sports and athletics, but also for good health. Aerobic fitness ...

AS A PARENT, caregiver, or coach, seeing a kid get pumped about fitness and strength can feel kind of amazing. Especially when you consider that only between 21 to 28 percent of kids ages six to 17 ...

It's a question with an answer that researchers are still trying to better understand: How much exercise do kids need on a daily basis? In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Muscular endurance helps improve posture, strengthen bones, and decrease body fat. Circuit training and isometric exercises can boost muscular endurance without needing equipment. Squats and push-ups ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in the DMD gene that prevents dystrophin production, leading to progressive muscle weakness and early mobility challenges. The 2018 DMD ...

A recent study looked at the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle mass and found that while it doesn’t help to build muscle, it can help maintain it. Researchers and experts suggest strength training ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...