It’s never too early to encourage a love of physical activity in kids by exposing them to fun fitness activities and sports. Doctors say that participating in different activities develops motor ...

With some area schools already starting next week, there will hundreds of students able to begin the new year on the right foot with brand new shoes. Nearly 2,000 pairs of Under Armour shoes were ...

We all know that children need to be spending time outside working up a sweat and building strong muscles. But they also need plenty of down time. And what better way to relax than by creating art?

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Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. Muscles contract to move our bones by pulling on them. However, muscles can only pull; they cannot push. This is why they usually work a joint in pairs. One ...

Preteens with strong muscles may have healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and body-fat levels than their less brawny peers, a new study suggests. More than 1,400 sixth-graders had their strength ...