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7 Benefits Of Exercise In Young People

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It Can Make You More Social

While being social isn't a health benefit necessarily, it can boost your confidence. We all know we feel good when we look good, so this might be that little extra push towards loving yourself even more.

Particularly in children, who have to put up with immense amounts of peer pressure, participating in sports can be their way in.

Sports teams are known to be close to each other due to the amount of time spent together, so signing up for a physical activity will create social opportunities and friends for life.

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Starting in childhood, exercise should be a big part of our lives. It is important that children receive enough exercise each week so that they do not develop health conditions. This slideshow will highlight seven great benefits to exercising from a young age.

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