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Study Reveals Decline in Children's Physical Activity with Age

9/12/2025

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A study shows that low-level physical activity (LPA) decreases by about 22 minutes daily for each year of age in children, while moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) declines by three minutes.
Childhood exercise correlates with better aerobic fitness, muscular strength, cardiometabolic health, and mental well-being.
A multi-country analysis confirms declining LPA and MVPA with increased sedentary behavior as children age.
These findings highlight the need for early interventions to encourage physical activity and reduce sedentary lifestyles among youth.

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Story summary

A study shows that low-level physical activity (LPA) decreases by about 22 minutes daily for each year of age in children, while moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) declines by three minutes.
Childhood exercise correlates with better aerobic fitness, muscular strength, cardiometabolic health, and mental well-being.
A multi-country analysis confirms declining LPA and MVPA with increased sedentary behavior as children age.
These findings highlight the need for early interventions to encourage physical activity and reduce sedentary lifestyles among youth.