MP News: Only One In 3 Kids Can Run Without Panting, Claims Experts
Published on: Feb. 26, 2026, 11:15 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
An assessment shows only 34% of children meet healthy standards for aerobic endurance. Experts say activity is fragmented—short PE sessions and bursts of play fail to build stamina. While flexibility (70%), core stability (87%), and muscular strength (50%) are adequate, two-thirds of children struggle with sustained running, raising long-term heart health and lifestyle disease concerns
