Exercise for kids should be fun. Instead of working out, think of exercising with your kid as "exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, a personal trainer certified by the American ...

Short bursts of purposeful activity — such as walking around the block or lifting small weights — may be the best way to get in the habit of exercising. Bite-sized bits of exercise also improve heart ...

The study sheds light on a potential way to reconfigure the school day to create opportunities for physical activity. More work would be needed, researchers say. Small periods of physical activity can ...

Exercise snacks are short bouts of vigorous exercise that a person performs throughout the day. Possible health benefits include an increase in muscle mass and a reduction in blood sugar levels. If a ...

Cortisol plays an important role in how the body manages stress. Low levels of cortisol in the morning have been found in children and adolescents with ADHD, and this pattern has been associated with ...