How much physical activity per day do children need?

How much physical activity per day do children need
Our recommendation
Children need to be active even more than adults. They need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day - at home, at school, at play - to work their hearts and get the maximum benefit for their health.

It is good for children to participate in a variety of physical activities. Encourage them to exercise in different ways.
 A child on a skateboard outside
Moderate-intensity aerobic activities
In addition to being fun, these activities are good ways to get moving:

walk quickly
skate
ride a bike
skateboarding
High intensity aerobic activities
These activities are excellent for making the heart work even harder:

to run
jumprope
playing sports such as basketball or hockey
play active games, like chase (tag)
 Three kids playing basketball in a gym
 Two children playing hopscotch
Reinforcement activities
These activities strengthen the muscles:

do push-ups and sit-ups
to balance
climb trees
These activities strengthen the bones:

have hopscotch fun
play leapfrog
to jump

For the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, visit the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.
Six ways to instill an active lifestyle in your child
Parents all want their children to live long and healthy lives. You can help reduce their risk of cancer and chronic disease by exercising them every day. It's just about finding out what appeals to them and making physical activity part of your lifestyle. Lead by example: Your children will be more likely to be active every day if they see that you are too.
Engage in active games with your children from an early age
The pursuit games (tag or hide and seek), indoors or outdoors, do not require any equipment and can be improvised at any time. Find your child's heart and play leapfrog or hopscotch.
Encourage your children to try new activities or sports
A multitude of activities are organized across the country in neighborhoods and schools. If your child doesn't seem to want to adopt a particular activity, make it a task for them to try a new activity each season.
Limit the time spent in front of a screen
It's not easy to tear children away from TVs, game consoles, tablets and other screens, but the less time they spend in front of a screen, the better off they will be! Aim for a maximum of two hours per day, and even less for children under five.
Make exercise part of other activities your children enjoy
Observe your children, find out what they are inclined to do naturally, and think of ways to make these activities more dynamic.

She loves to immerse herself in a book? Encourage her to walk or cycle to the library.
Would he like to constantly jump on the chairs? Invest in a small trampoline set up in the yard, or in gymnastics lessons.
Is he a video game whiz? Offer him games that involve movement (baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, soccer or others).
Do animals fascinate her? Take her to a local farm or zoo to experience nature while walking.
Go out more often
Think about things you can do outdoors and with your family. Take advantage of seasonal activities like swimming in the summer and skating in the winter. There is also a way to enjoy the outdoors in any season. You can for example:

go for a hike in the countryside
explore your city or neighborhood on foot
play in the park
To watch the birds
Set up a Trottibus
Instead of driving the kids to school every day, get a few neighbors together and take turns accompanying a group of kids as they walk to school. This will be doubly beneficial: for them and for you!

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