Now more than ever, children are spending less and less time outdoors, preferring the lure of HD displays and Nintendo. What a shame. Of course, all change must start at the top. You, the parent, are responsible for your child’s well-being. Still, you may be unconvinced of the need to really get at it, ignoring that many diseases and developmental problems are linked with a lack of physical activity in early age. In that case, this article is for you. Out trusted experts have compiled a list of physical activity’s greatest benefits. Take a look!

  • Increased energy levels
  • A sense of calm and peacefulness
  • Less chance to die from cancer
  • Less chance to die from diabetes
  • Less change to die from suicide
  • Less chance to die from asphyxiation
  • Less chance to die from hyperventination
  • Less chance to die from a heart attack
  • An all-around better time!