The University of Essex in England recently compared the fitness levels of 10 year-old students from 1998 to 2008. The groups of kids they compared had similar weight levels - so they weren't comparing a normal weight group with an obese weight group. Both groups contained low obesity rates. Researchers looked at speed and endurance tests in both groups of children. What did they find? Children from 1998 outperformed 95% of the children from 2008. The 2008 fitness results decreased significantly.
This study showed that just because you are at a normal body weight, it doesn't mean you are healthy. Body weight is simply one indicator of health. Regular exercise is another indicator of health. There are so many benefits to regular physical exercise. If you read the post above, you will learn the 3rd reason to include exercise in your life.
** Students at SDA Elementary are learning these reasons in class. As we discuss them, I post them to the blog for everyone to partake in this knowledge.
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