Exercise in Disguise; Kids Pulling Sleds Can Get Aerobic Exercise Without Realizing It's a Workout

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Sledding is just plain winter fun. It is the kind of exercise that doesn't require coaches, referees or scorekeepers. It's a group activity embraced by all ages - even adults.

"There's only one way to get back up the hill," said Jerry Hermsen, physical education instructor at Kennedy Elementary School. That uphill climb makes sledding good aerobic exercise.

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Exercise in Disguise; Kids Pulling Sleds Can Get Aerobic Exercise Without Realizing It's a Workout

"Sledding gets the heart rate up and the fresh air into their lungs," he said. "We tend to keep kids inside too much."

He made sure his own kids got out of the house to go sledding on snow days.

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