As young people spend more time inside and in front of televisions, computers and (let’s face it) nearly any screen they can find, many do not get the physical fitness they need to stay healthy and perform well in school.
So this month, named National Physical Fitness Month by President Obama four years ago, we’re sharing lots of tips to help your family Move in May! We’ll share weekend activities in Greater Boston to help your family be more active, along with ideas for games, hikes and other things you can do to encourage your children to move more often.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, youth need 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day. In addition to physical health benefits, regular activity provides cognitive health benefits as well.
Research shows that when children are physically active, they achieve higher grades, record better attendance, and their behavior improves. In other words, active kids do better- in many areas of life!
To kick-off this “movement” (get it?!), head to Fitness.gov for some great tips to get your family moving, and follow @FitnessGov on Twitter to get frequent ideas for National Physical Fitness Month.
BSB’s own Twitter account, @BSB_School, will also be sharing these fitness resources, so if you don’t follow us already, now is the time!
We want to hear from our families, too! Know of a local active play group? Have a favorite nearby hiking trail or park? Visit a great playground in the area? Even have some tips to share to get kids away from their screens and into the sunshine? We want to know! Comment on this blog post or connect with us on Twitter and Facebook so we can share your knowledge throughout the month.
Let’s move, BSB!
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