By way of pure fitness, there's also a "Fit Academy," a seven-week strength and cardiovascular exercise class similar to adult boot camps but designed for children as young as six.

On certain days of the week, Fit365 isn't your typical gym. It's an opportunity for kids to be active, encouraged and confident.

The exercise in this case was carefully chosen for students with behavioral problems. These children often get less physical activity than their peers, Bowling said.

Adults aren't the only ones who need exercise that's why we invited Exercise Expert Mo Smith from Bailey Bariatrics to show us all some easy exercises for kids.

Still, a lot of old gym class traditions remain. Here are a few things we can do to make kids’ introduction to exercise a healthier one: ...