Active parents equal healthy kids

Ugh. More bad news on the kid front.

A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association demonstrates that once kids hit the teen years, physical activity drops significantly. Specifically the study suggests that less than a third of teens get even the minimum recommended daily amount of exercise -- ONE HOUR. And walking, playing, swimming, bicycle riding, all count. We're not talking about hardcore training.

Why is this significant?

Inactivity contributes to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. And if kids start the health nosedive heading into their teens, it's that much harder to reverse this decline.

All health promoting organizations agree that fitness needs to start IN the family. The "do as I say, not as I do," strategy is a big loser. This is the second time we've commented on a JAMA Study and it further motivates this team to help anyone who wants to embark upon a more active and healthy lifestyle or maintain their good habits wherever they go.

At Athletic-Minded Traveler, we are passionate about helping people (and kids) get fit, stay fit, eat well -- all the while having fun along the way.