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A new survey finds over half of our children are exercising less than an hour a day.
That's under what is universally recommend by public health physicians for daily exercise.
New Zealand, US and UK authorities recommend children and adolescents get a minimum of sixty minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity every day, including muscle and bone strengthening.
Australian authorities recommend preschoolers be physically active for at least three hours each day, including an hour of energetic play.
The survey, done by health insurer, NIB New Zealand, also finds parents are struggling to motivate children to get moving.
To help with this Blues rugby players are behind a video to encourage more activity, and make it a life-long habit, starting with a relay where the winning school or junior rugby team can win $10,000.
Kathryn speaks with NIB's Chief Medical Officer, Rob McGrath.
