Children 'should get 30 mins of outdoors exercise a day'
14/05/2010 The amount of outdoors exercise children need as part of a healthy lifestyle is less than previously thought, according to a new study.
Researchers at Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology have suggested that children need 30 minutes of physical activity each day, however, 60 minutes would be better.
The team also suggested that physical activity children undertake should be aerobic, for example, walking, running or bouncing on a trampoline.
"We hope that these new findings will inspire inactive or sedentary Canadians of all ages to add more physical activity to their lives," said Dr Mark Tremblay.
The study also suggested that adults should be exercising for 90 minutes vigorously each week or 150 minutes moderately.
Bouncing on a trampoline is a great form of exercise for both children and adults as it gives a good cardiovascular workout and helps tone muscles.
It can also help people de-stress and improve their co-ordination.
Researchers at Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology have suggested that children need 30 minutes of physical activity each day, however, 60 minutes would be better.
The team also suggested that physical activity children undertake should be aerobic, for example, walking, running or bouncing on a trampoline.
"We hope that these new findings will inspire inactive or sedentary Canadians of all ages to add more physical activity to their lives," said Dr Mark Tremblay.
The study also suggested that adults should be exercising for 90 minutes vigorously each week or 150 minutes moderately.
Bouncing on a trampoline is a great form of exercise for both children and adults as it gives a good cardiovascular workout and helps tone muscles.
It can also help people de-stress and improve their co-ordination.
