Friday, March 23, 2018

Exercise Deficit Disorder: Yep, It's A Real Thing

If you're even the least bit interested in physical fitness—and I'm going to assume you are because you're at Bodybuilding.com—then the following statistic should blow you away: According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. In case you think being a couch potato can't hurt you, almost 15 million people worldwide die each year from a lack of activity—and children are at a huge risk to be among them.

Play is no laughing matter

You may have heard of kids being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), an inability to stay focused on school work, conversations, or chores. Now doctors are diagnosing children with exercise deficit disorder (EDD) when they are not getting the recommended 60 minutes of "moderate-to-vigorous" exercise every day. Teaching your kids to be active (and eat right) can be more than just a fun way to bond with them—or to get them out of the house when you need a break. With...


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