OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaBeing active every day means moving your body and having lots of fun! When you run, jump, skip, or dance, you make your muscles and your heart very strong. Active play gives you energy and helps you sleep much better at night.
You can be active by playing tag with friends, riding your bike, or even just stretching in the living room! Try to find a fun way to move and wiggle for about an hour every day. You can also walk the dog, play at the park, or have a dance party in your room.
Being active makes your heart, lungs, and muscles stronger every single day. It helps you feel happier and think more clearly at school. A busy, active body is a happy and healthy body!
- Kids need about 60 minutes of active play each day to stay healthy!
- Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger every time you exercise.
- Even laughing really hard counts as a tiny workout because it uses your belly muscles!
