You'll discover hundreds of fun, engaging ways to keep your children active and healthy, with expert advice tailored for every age from toddlers to teens. Our site brings you fresh fitness ideas, family activities, nutritious meal guidance, and specialist support to make exercise an exciting part of your family's daily routine. Kids Exercise is here to help.
Fun Exercise Facts: How Far Is It?
See how many pool lengths it takes to swim the English Channel or how many jumps you'd need to bounce to the moon.
Running and Kids
Kids run naturally and it's good for them, here's why parents should encourage it instead of always telling them to sit still.
Compulsory PE in School
UK schools must offer PE until age 16, with primary pupils getting at least 75 minutes weekly to build healthy habits.
How to Engage Children in Dance
Get kids moving with dance—it's fun, affordable, and works for every child regardless of ability or interest.
London Olympics: An Inspiration to Our Children
The London Olympics inspired a generation of young athletes to try new sports through school games and community challenges.
PE: Why All Round Fitness Is Not Always the Outcome
School PE lessons may not actually give kids the exercise they need due to excessive standing around and lack of movement.
Sports Injuries in Children and How to Treat Them
Common sports injuries in children need different treatment than adult injuries, and prevention starts with proper coaching and equipment.
The UK Obesity Crisis: Overweight Children
One in four UK primary schoolchildren are overweight when starting school, and new figures suggest the problem is getting worse.
Is Your Child Doing Enough Exercise?
Most kids in organized sports aren't getting enough exercise despite regular participation, new research shows.
How a Child's Daily Routine Affects Their Weight
Routines like regular meals, limited screen time, exercise and early bedtimes combined have a real effect on whether children gain weight.
Exercise and Intelligence in Children: Is There a Link?
Research shows exercise may boost brain development and intelligence in children, according to a University of Illinois study.
Why Children with Close Friends Exercise More
Kids who exercise with close friends stay more active and fit, new research shows.
Teaching Children When It Is Appropriate to Use Self Defence
Help your child understand when self-defence skills are appropriate to use and when they're not, with practical guidance for different situations.