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The American Heart Association recommends:

  • All children age 2 and older should participate in at least 30 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-intensity activities every day.
  • They should also perform at least 30 minutes of vigorous physical activities at least 3–4 days each week to achieve and maintain a good level of cardiorespiratory (heart and lung) fitness.
  • If your child or children don't have a full 30-minute activity break each day, try to provide at least two 15-minute periods or three 10-minute periods in which they can engage in vigorous activities appropriate to their age, gender and stage of physical and emotional development.