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Friday, April 24, 2009

Weather Affects Teens' Exercise Levels

Teenagers get more exercise in warm weather months, but this does not compensate for an acute drop-off in exercise time during the winter, according to a new study from Canada.

For five years, researchers monitored 1,293 Montreal-area students ages 12 and 13. The most common reason the children canceled unplanned physical activities was bad weather, but planned activities often took place regardless of weather.

The research team recommended that a "variety of activities be available in winter," both indoor and outdoor.

Weather is just the latest in a list of obstacles to exercise that have been cited for preventing young people from getting an adequate amount of healthy activity. However, many health and weight loss experts have noted that overweight young people can overcome obstacles to exercise, and can reap the many benefits that are associated with following a healthy diet and remaining physically active.

Labels: overweight children, teens, exercise

Posted By: Aspen/CRC

Comments:

Chelsea on 12/16/2010
Living in a warm climate, it's hard for me to imagine all the snow and sleet days that pile up in other parts of the country, but I know it happens. Even just some time with the Wii can be beneficial when kids can't get outside and run around and play.