For good health and to maintain a healthy weight, experts recommend that kids get at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. It’s fine for them to break up their daily activity in shorter periods of 10 or 20 minutes at a time.
Many activities count toward their daily total. Examples include: playing active games like tag and jumping rope. For younger kids, shooting baskets and active chores like vacuuming or raking leaves or for older kids, playing soccer, running, walking and dancing are great daily activities. Being active as a family lets you spend time together and have fun while you get fit. Take walks or hikes, or go swimming or bowling together.
Tip: All kids need to drink enough fluids such as water, milk, juice and other beverages, but the more active your children are—and the higher the temperature—the more they need to drink. Learn more about fluid recommendations for kids and tips to make sure they get enough.
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