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Having more children hinders regular physical activity for parents: Study
Updated On: 19 July, 2023 12:54 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI
Parents often face numerous challenges in finding the time and energy to engage in regular physical activity while caring for their children. By understanding these barriers, we can develop targeted interventions to help parents lead healthier and more active lives
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The findings of the study have important implications for adults who aspire to be more physically active but struggle to find the time due to their caregiving responsibilities. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, but just one in every three adults in the United States reaches the weekly exercise recommendation. The effort to stay fit becomes more difficult for parents, who frequently prioritise their children’s demands over their own.
A new study, titled “The Association between Adult Sport, Fitness, and Recreational Physical Activity and Number and Age of Children Present in the Household,” reveals that adults with multiple young children engage in significantly less vigorous physical activity compared to those with fewer or no children. The findings have important implications for adults who aspire to be more physically active but struggle to find the time due to their caregiving responsibilities.
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