Tips to Be Fit: Growing into a safe, smart exercise routine

The Philadelphia Tribune – Vince Faust

“Teens and preteens have special exercise needs, and you should keep in mind that preteens are more susceptible to injuries from overuse of muscles, joints and bones during exercise. Believe it or not, the older population is probably in better shape than teenagers today. Most teenagers spend too much time watching television and playing video games and not enough time being active. Television and video games can be fun, but to be fit, your body needs to run, jump and do work. (more)