Articles by Suzanne Elvidge on Keeping Your Kids Fit, Active and Healthy
Getting to the Olympics: Kids and Competitive Sport
Competitive sports can build confidence and skills in kids, but elite training demands come with real tradeoffs like school stress and lost free time.
21st March 2026
Fun Gadgets to Encourage Exercise
Gadgets like Wii Fit, Nike+iPod and dance mats can help kids and adults stick with exercise by making workouts more fun.
10th June 2010
Fit Families and Water Sports
Water sports like swimming, sailing, canoeing and kayaking keep families fit and active during summer while having fun together.
10th June 2010
Does Sport Have to Be Expensive?
Getting active doesn't have to cost a fortune, here's how to find affordable or free sports in your community.
10th June 2010
Summer Exercise for Families
Keep your family active this summer with swimming, cycling, and outdoor activities that everyone can enjoy together.
9th June 2010
Exercise for Kids with Learning Disabilities
Regular exercise helps kids with learning disabilities build confidence, improve coordination, and manage stress while staying healthy.
9th June 2010
Exercise for Kids with Physical Disabilities
Help your child with physical disabilities stay active with safe exercise options that boost fitness, confidence and social skills.
9th June 2010
A Career in Teaching Exercise to Children
Teaching exercise to children requires qualifications, training and a CRB check, but offers rewarding work in schools and community settings.
24th May 2010
How Young Should Children Start Exercising?
Kids should start exercising early, but it needs to be fun and age-appropriate to avoid injury and keep them active for life.
17th February 2010
Fun Exercise Facts: How Do We Compare to Animals?
Animals vastly outperform humans in speed and jumping ability, from cheetahs hitting 70 mph to fleas jumping 130 times their own height.
17th February 2010
Should Kids Do Competitive Sports?
Competitive sports teach kids teamwork, leadership, and valuable life skills while keeping them active and building confidence.
17th February 2010
Fun Facts: What Does Exercise Do to Us?
Exercise strengthens your heart, builds muscle and helps prevent serious diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
17th February 2010
Should Kids Drink Water When Exercising?
Kids lose water through sweat during exercise, so they need to drink water before, during and after activity to stay healthy.
16th February 2010
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.
16th February 2010
Exercising Indoors: How to Exercise When It's Raining
Stay active on rainy days with indoor exercises like weight training, floor work, step aerobics, juggling and balance routines.
16th February 2010
Exercise for Babies: Yoga and Swimming
Baby yoga and swimming help your little one's development while building your bond through gentle movement and water play.
16th February 2010
Kids Who Hate Exercise
Help reluctant kids move more by finding activities they'll actually enjoy and weaving movement into daily life.
5th February 2009
Exercise in Pregnancy
Staying active during pregnancy boosts energy and strength while reducing back pain, but requires care to protect loosening joints and avoid risky activities.
5th February 2009
Fun Facts: How Fast Can We Go?
See how fast humans can swim and cycle, from record-breaking speeds to the physical differences between men and women athletes.
5th February 2009
Fun Facts: How Many Calories Does Exercise Use?
How many calories you burn during exercise depends on your muscle mass, body weight, and the activity, from stair climbing to gardening.
5th February 2009
DIY Exercise Equipment
Make your own exercise weights at home using household items like milk bottles, canned food, and sand-filled socks to save money.
5th February 2009
Can Too Much Exercise Damage a Child?
Most kids need 60 to 90 minutes of daily exercise, but overtraining can cause injury—here's how much is actually safe.
3rd February 2009
Can It Be Too Cold for Children to Play Outside?
Kids can play outside in cold UK weather if they're dressed right and you watch for warning signs like shaking or cold stomachs.
3rd February 2009