From leaf pickup to yard games, kids exert tons of energy at Darius Howard’s home. As a dad and uncle, he regularly plans fun-in-motion for them both outdoors and indoors. Also as a MUV Fitness ...

The logic seems pretty simple: if you eliminate gym class, school kids will get fatter. In 2006, a blue-ribbon commission released a worried report about the precipitous decline of physical education ...

The Olympics are underway, inspiring another generation of young athletes. Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and ...

COLUMBIA — Jeff Krug had some advice for the more than 60 MU students helping out with Friday night's Adaptive Gymnastics class. "Make noises," he said. "If they jump, say 'boink, boink.' Be silly." ...

The climb was long and arduous. But when 6-year-old Hunter topped the mountain of gymnastic mats, he smiled and enthusiastically clapped his hands, a skill the Jackson boy just recently learned. "I ...

Ensuring kids remain active can be challenging, but it's crucial for their health. Motivating kids to exercise daily doesn’t have to be difficult. The key is to make it fun, interactive, and something ...

Two new studies show how exercise can help children combat depression as well as behavioral disorders. Share on Pinterest A physically active child is a healthy child. Physical activity strengthens a ...

Two of San Diego County’s most established youth gymnastics organizations are coming together in a partnership that will strengthen opportunities for athletes, families, and staff across North County.

Exercise helps us stay fit and active. In children and teenagers, exercise has a similar benefit when it comes to their physical health. However, a recent study published in Pediatrics states that ...