#physical-activity

#physical-activity

A trend toward self-domestication and the structure of modern society restricts children's innate tendencies for wild movement, leading to decreased physical activity among youth.

Over the course of the 1990s, an average of 20.5 million children ages 7 to 17 hopped on a bike six or more times a year. Only a few decades later, that number has fallen by nearly half, to about 10.9 million in 2023.

Energy balance is pivotal: it's not just about caloric intake but also about how much energy people expend through daily activities and exercise.

Momentum Park(our) offers an interactive experience that combines Parkour with educational insights about physical movement and urban play, aimed at all ages.

There was an increase in physical activity by six percentage points among the most inactive people in London... However, within 100 days of the Olympic flame being put out, all that good stuff had disappeared.

The AoC leadership training really helped me to understand the importance of encouraging females to get involved in sports as much as possible, fostering community and empowerment.