The American Heart association recommeds, “all children 2 and older should participate in at least 30 minutes of enjoyable, moderate-intensity activities each day. And at least 30 minutes of vigorous physical activities at least three to four days each week to acheive and maintain a good level of cardiorespiratory fitness.”

If cardiorespiratory fitness could be obtained by scaling the side of a castle to rescue princess peach, I’d have two boys in the fitness hall of fame. Luckily between winning a Wii last summer, and santa bringing Dance Dance Revolution, we have more options than climbing mountains and jumping over cliffs, while only using your fingers.  This is truly a fun way to get exercise. The kids don’t even think of it as exercise which is key when you want kids to enjoy being active. We read in the paper a few days ago of a school that uses Dance Dance Revolution for P.E.  My kids were so jealous.