How vital is exercise for a kid’s heart/body/mind?
Parentcast: Season 1, Episode 9 | 39 min
About this Video
There’s no doubt that physical activity is important for kids and adults alike. But could the exercise your child gets now set them up for good heart health later on?
About this Episode
In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Arnold discusses the importance of exercise — especially for a healthy heart — with cardiologist Dr. Naomi Gauthier, director of Boston Children’s Cardiac Fitness Program.
Together, they discuss fitness and exercise and answer questions such as:
- What are the short- and long-term benefits of exercise?
- How important is exercise for good health at any age?
- How much exercise should kids and teens aim to get each day or week?
- What are the risks if you don't get enough exercise?
- Can medically complex kids or those with chronic conditions exercise?
- What is Boston Children's Cardiac Fitness Program?
The first step to getting enough exercise is to know how much you're already doing. Having that awareness and increasing activity over time will help your child experience the benefits of exercise today and for a lifetime.
Featured Providers
Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc
Medical Director, Skeletal Health Center; Executive Program Director, Immersive Design Systems
Naomi Gauthier, MD
Medical Director, Exercise Cardiology and Cardiac Fitness; Senior Associate Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
