NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, June 22, 2026 - Just over a quarter of U.S. youth ages 6-11 and 14% of youth ages 12-17 meet the recommendation of at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, according to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update.
That's why the American Heart Association and the NFL (National Football League) are helping students build healthier habits early through NFL PLAY 60. Today's more than 100 sixth-grade students from Robert Fulton Elementary School in North Bergen, New Jersey participated in today's NFL PLAY 60 event at North Bergen Recreation Center, where New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston joined in a series of interactive drills, supported by USA Football, designed to make movement engaging and accessible.
Students rotated through activity stations focused on movement, teamwork and skill-building, reinforcing how physical activity can be both fun and foundational to lifelong wellness.
AHA News (American Heart Association) published a clinical update in Cardiology on 22 Jun 2026.
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