Physical activity has many favourable influences on the general health of children, teenagers and adults. Regular physical activity can reduce morbidityand mortality. By the help of regular physical activity body weight can be reduced, lean body mass increased, there are data on the improvement oftotal cholesterol levels - increase in HDL cholesterol and decrease in LDL cholesterol, improved insulin sensitivity and increased bone density. Physicalactivity in early childhood can be an important step toward the lifestyle and general health in adulthood. An active lifestyle helps to prevent obesity in teenagers, and on the other hand reduces mortality in adulthood. It is very important that children start early (before the age of 12) with regular physical activity, and that physical activity is continued during teenage years and the adulthood. Children who are physical active rarely smoke and drink akohol beverages. Cardiorespiratory or aerobic exercises and musele strength training are extremely important for chronicallyilI childrenč it reduces tiredness and improves the quality of life. This paper presents guidelines for regular physical activity in healthy children and adolescents.
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