Research analyzing 50 studies on running fitness involving 25 million children indicate that kids fitness levels have declined 5% per decade since 1975. Children 30 years ago could run a mile 90 seconds faster than today’s kids. Rising levels of obesity, media, video games are partly to blame. Parents and kids have to be more intentional about exercise and nutrition. Study after study points to exercise and fitness as important factors in improving psychological and cognitive functioning not to mention the obvious physical and health benefits. Let’s get kids moving!
