Andrea Mantegna paintings

Andrea Mantegna paintings
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Parents must chart the course, experts say, by modeling healthy habits. Kids are the second fastest growing segment of gym-goers. But boring treadmills won't do. Instead, aerobics classes with a fun factor are usually the main attraction.
With schools cutting back on physical education classes — and some eliminating them altogether — the prospects for getting exercise during the day aren’t great for many kids heading back to school this fall. So what’s a parent to do to make sure their children get the exercise they need?For starters, don’t rely too much on gym class, experts say. While some schools are updating PE to include in-line skating, elliptical trainers, wall climbing and other popular activities, more schools are reducing or stopping their PE programs.