Be a Fit Kid
Fit Kids feel good, have lots of energy, and grow up healthy and strong. It's really easy - just 30 minutes a day! Fit Kids are physically active every day. It doesn't matter what you do, you just gotta move! Being a Fit Kid also means eating 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, so be sure to eat your fruits and vegetables, just like us.
What does physical activity do for my body?
Physical activity gets lots of oxygen to your brain, so you can think clearly and do your best.
Running, walking, and biking keep your heart strong. A happy, healthy heart pumps blood and oxygen from your head to your toes
Being active also gives your skin a healthy glow.
Being active outside and breathing all that fresh air, keeps your lungs in perfect shape.
Physical activity builds strong muscles and bones. It keeps you in shape and at a healthy weight.
Fun Fitness Activities
- Play outside every day
- Walking every day with your family and friends is an easy way to be fit!
- Running and playing games like tag are great ways to get your body moving!
- It's so fun to hike with your friends and family.
- There are a bunch of ways to jump rope.
- Zip around your neighborhood on your bike.
- Rollerblading is a blast!
- Ice skating in the winter is fun to do.
- Martial Arts are really fun. Try Karate!
- Use your skateboard to get around.
- Gymnastics helps your balance, strengthens your muscles, and keeps your body flexible.
- Team sports like softball and baseball are fun to play.
- The goal of soccer is to get outside and have fun!
- Playing basketball really keeps you moving!
- Ask a friend to hit a few tennis balls with you.
Remember, it doesn't matter what you choose as long as you're active every day! Just wait till you see how great you'll feel!
Eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day keeps every part of your body healthy.