What is the importance of physical activity in youth and young adults?
Morgan Collins, Orlando, Florida
“[Physical activity among young people] encourages a healthy lifestyle and fosters community and accountability within it.”
Bradley Adams, Los Angeles
“As people get older they tend to fall out of old habits they formed when younger. And it’s harder to start new habits. The pipeline from student-athlete to gym rat is insanely popular. But another reason why it’s important for kids to be active is [that] it carries on into their young adult lives.”
Justi B., New Jersey
“It not only establishes good habits at a young age that will benefit you down the line in the future, but opens the door of people challenging themselves. Physical activity can also build social skills.”
Suleni Sabio-Arzu, Bronx, New York
“To reset your mind after a long day, it’s important to exercise your body to keep the mind-body connection. I feel like I sleep better because I worked out.”
Name: Gabriel Eley
“The importance is to keep them healthy. It builds strength and durability, like football, stamina, like track, and even IQ, like basketball. It helps them build core muscles in their body and even their mind.”
Compiled by Evan Aldridge
