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We hear a lot about childhood obesity and physical activity, but teen fitness is just as critical for physical and mental health. Yet it doesn't get as much attention. Just like their parents and their little brothers and sisters, adolescents need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day to stay healthy. And just like adults and younger kids, teens often fail to meet this standard. (One study showed that less than 10% of high school students got their daily hour of exercise. 1 )

But exercise has particular benefits for pre-teens and teens. It can: 2

That's in addition to the way fitness helps teens manage their weight, build muscle strength and bone mass, and control blood pressure. Pretty convincing! But rates of physical activity tend to decline as kids get older. They're busier with school and friends, they are easily discouraged if they feel their performance doesn't measure up to their peers, and puberty can make them feel ashamed of their bodies.

How can parents help teens get more exercise? Since only a fraction of middle and high schools provide daily physical education classes (let alone recess!), pre-teens and teens need lots of opportunities for fitness outside of school hours. 3 That could mean:

These four strategies can really help boost your teen's activity level . Work on integrating them into your daily habits.

Li K, Haynie D, Lipsky L, Iannotti RJ, Pratt C, Simons-Morton B. Changes in Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Among Older Adolescents . PEDIATRICS . 2016;138(4):e20161372-e20161372. doi:10.1542/peds.2016-1372

By Catherine Holecko

Catherine Holecko is an experienced freelance writer and editor who specializes in pregnancy, parenting, health and fitness.

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