Exercise for Teens

Gone are the days when physical activity meant a game of football in the park or a walk around the block. Today's teens have the opportunity to try out sports from around the world, many of them ...

Active children often turn into active adolescents, and many teens find that they have a talent for athletics. Whether they can run fast, jump high or throw far, their abilities should be ...

As children, most of us were naturally active. We ran, jumped, swam, and rode our bikes almost every day. All of this physical activity helped us to build strong bodies and maintain a healthy weight. ...

From informal matches in the park to professional leagues, a football frenzy has swept the UK. This article offers information on the sport of football, and on getting your child involved in ...

Getting some children interested in exercise and getting fit can be tedious, especially if they're not particularly sporty and you haven't found activities that are a real hit with them. But one way ...

Gymnastics is a lot of fun and provides kids and teenagers with great exercise. Although gymnastics is always popular, in the months following every Olympics, gymnastic studios see a big increase in ...

Martial arts are now common place in Western culture but many parents worry that they are too violent to be practiced by children. This article describes the most common forms of martial arts found ...

Competition is a part of life and everyone likes to win. For children, losing can be especially disheartening. Years ago, most games that were played in classrooms and on playgrounds were very ...

Being able to swim is a highly valuable skill for children to have. In addition, it's a fun and enjoyable sport, a great form of gentle exercise and can lead to all sorts of opportunities if children ...

Partaking in team games is a common childhood activity. This article explains the benefits for children of participating in team games, offers suggestions for finding a team game for your child, and ...

Long regarded as a sport played by the upper classes in brilliant whites during a warm summer day in the country, tennis is now shrugging off this cumbersome stereotype to appeal to players ...

Yoga, which is becoming increasingly popular for teenagers, is all about balance, strength, and harmony. Not only is yoga good for you physically, but it promotes relaxation and an overall sense of ...