Easy Exercise Moves for Kids

Lets face it we live in a society where obesity is very wide spread! We need to be teaching our children how to eat properly and how to get up and get moving instead of playing the video games all the time. Teens who lift weights (it doesn't have to be a heavy weight) just consistently become 50% stronger, shed pounds and are less likely to suffer from injuries. Kids/Teens should only be working out about 3 times a week.

Here are 6 great exercises for kids....

The Plank

Chest Press

Chair Squats

Bent Knee Push-ups

Lying Row

Biceps Curls

To see how to do these exercises (if you don't know) click here.

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