Physical Activity Archives - Rise and Shine by Children's National

boy wearing a life jacket in swimming pool

Drowning prevention tips

May 15, 2023/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Safety, Spring Safety, Summer Safety/by Rise and Shine

Morag MacKay, Committee Chair for the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan, provides six tips for drowning prevention.

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Cardiac arrest in young athletes

January 4, 2023/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, CPR, Diseases and Conditions, Fitness, Heart, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Sports Injury/by Rise and Shine

Typically, cardiac arrest in young athletes is caused by an underlying heart condition or, very rarely, a blow to the chest.

girl flexing with drink

Nutrition tips for young athletes

November 9, 2022/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, Eating and Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Danielle Robbins

Physical therapist Kevin McGuinness shares nutrition tips to help your young athlete build a healthy diet conducive to their growth and development.

kids at the gym

Is weightlifting safe for your teen?

November 2, 2022/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by webteam

Kevin McGuinness explains how, if done properly, weightlifting can offer many benefits to teens and young adults.

illustration of fitness tracker and boy running

Are fitness trackers good for children?

May 19, 2022/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Fitness, Parenting, Physical Activity, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

There’s no denying that fitness trackers can help track children’s activity levels, but there are downsides to them too.