Sometimes parents have concerns about what sort of exercise is appropriate for their children, and at what age.

To help you in your understanding of fitness and children, here are a list of articles from a variety of reputable sources, concerning exercise in general and also strength training for children.

Strength Training: OK for Kids? - MayoClinic.com

Strength Training and Your Child - KidsHealth.org

Exercise and Children - The American Heart Association

Physical Activity Guidelines for Children - The CDC

Keep it simple is a great rule when it comes to kids and nutrition -- kids need simple, healthy, real food.

Parents have a great deal of control over what kids and teens eat, and nutrition is an important aspect of the lifelong health of your child, and your family. We highly encourage you and your child to explore good eating together.

The Paleo Diet and Children by Loren Cordain

Kids, Paleo and Nutrient Density by Robb Wolf

Zone Diet for Children and Pregnant Women

For more information on CrossFit Kids and how the whole family can get in on CrossFit, check out the links below.

CrossFit Kids Headquarters - The founders of CrossFit Kids.

CrossFit Kids Magazine - The monthly digital journal from CF Kids.

CrossFit Mom - Information on CrossFitting while pregnant.

CrossFit Headquarters - The CrossFit main page.