Now here is where context is pretty darn important: 6.1 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day is not by itself a substantial amount
of additional physical activity.
Researchers found the group of children allowed to interact with the virtual pet averaged 1.09 hours of
additional physical activity per day when compared to the group without the pet.
With
the additional physical activity, account for water loss.
Sometimes I would lose actually 0.4 lb, and the next day gain 1 lb, even though I eat exactly the same and have
no additional physical activity.
Any additional physical activity will add up and lead to less body fat.
Not only does it set the stage — as research tells us — for improved classroom behavior and performance, but it provides for
them an additional physical activity that can connect them with friends, get them to a library, or just generally give them the opportunity to safely race around their neighborhood!