With shockingly only 1 in 10 young Australians meeting the current recommendation of 60 minutes exercising a day, something needs to be done.
There is a multitude of benefits from exercising, including:
- A decreased risk of obesity and chronic diseases in later life.
- Improves self-esteem and helps with body image positivity.
- A chance to socialise and learn to work together with others.
- Staying away from screens promotes good mental health.
- Enhances school performance, especially in math and reading.
- More exposure to vitamin D, helping with bone growth and improving immunity.
Find out more about the benefits exercise can have for kids here.