Kids & Teens
Exercise, Adolescents and Depression
The pandemic was challenging for adolescents with depression, with girls at greater risk for both depression and anxiety than boys.
The Best Youth Soccer Warmup
When determining what kind of warmup is best for the youth soccer teams you coach, take a cue from recent research.
Functional Training for Youth
Functional strength training for youth led to significant improvements in flexibility, stability, and functional movement and strength.
Watching TV and Adult Fitness
Researchers found a clear relationship between watching TV while growing up and cardiorespiratory fitness in adulthood.
Exercise Needed for Children’s Mental Health
Researchers studied whether physical activity and screen time was linked with children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exergaming: Exercise and Fun for Kids
Parents may want to invest in exergaming programs, especially if their kids aren’t all that excited about fitness.
Physical Activity Reduces Inflammation in Kids
Physical activity sets children up for a healthier life. And here’s yet another reason to encourage fitness related to inflammation in kids.
Childhood Exercise and Brain Development
Here’s another research-backed link between exercise and brain development for parents who don’t yet prioritize their children’s playtime.
Pandemic Pause and Youth Athletics
The pandemic paused play time for thousands of budding athletes, and it took a toll.
Concussion Recovery in Young Athletes
Research shares important information about mental health and concussion recovery in young athletes using assessments and interventions.
Improving the Health of Latino Children
Researchers designed a successful 3-year lifestyle program to increase the overall health of Latino children in low-income neighborhoods.
Fitness and Brain Health for Kids
Looking at the connection between fitness and brain health for kids, researchers discovered that fit children did better on cognitive exams.
Healthier Kids: Exercise Guidelines
Healthier kids grow to be healthier adults. That’s a recipe for success for parents looking for guidance, fit pros who want to expand their business and well, everyone! And there are so many benefits.
Fit Kids Can Still Be Clumsy
While many fit kids also have well-developed motor skills, kids who are less coordinated can be equally aerobically fit.
The Mom Code
Multicertified trainer Andrea Hammer became a support for teenager Gabi to help her learn new fitness skills and reach her health goals.
Fitness Helps Kids Who Need It Most
New evidence supports the value of physical education programs for kids, not only for physical health, but also for cognitive health.
Youth Fitness Gets Boost During COVID-19
The Cooper Institute now offers a free online tool for youth fitness, The FitnessGram Playground, to improve kids’ physical fitness and mental well-being.
Resistance Training for Adolescents and Preadolescents
Resistance training improves BMI among youth and may improve blood pressure, according to a review study by Spanish and American researchers.
Adolescence: A Key Time for Building Bones
Teens who stay fit with vigorous activity are laying the foundation for a lifetime of bone health, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
Child’s Play and Namasté
Lilly was like many clients, struggling with anxiety and overwhelm. And for her, it seemed that yoga could be effective as a stress reliever.