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Teacher Taking Exercise Class In School Gym

Do Kids Need More Time for Gym Class?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lance Fuller

Over the past 30 years, advances in technology and changes in lifestyles have left many adults and children living more sedentary lives, sitting in front of televisions, computers, video games and mobile devices. During that time span, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled.

Specializing in health and fitness writing, Lance Fuller is currently interning for the National Education Association in Washington, D.C. Fuller was the first student to write about health and fitness for "The Independent Florida Alligator," America's largest student-run college newspaper. Fuller holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism, focusing on health and fitness writing, from the University of Florida.