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SOURCES: 2008 Medical Reference from Medstar Televison. Robert Gotlin, DO, Sports Medicine Specialist, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York.

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12-year old Dylan Pins is always ready for a pick-up game.

Dylan Pins:

Cause there's really nothing to do inside, so we just go outside and figure out something to do.

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That natural instinct to play is growing extinct in some kids, and it's resulting in serious health problems.

Robert Gotlin, D.O.:

Unless you're living under a rock, you're aware of the obesity epidemic, children that are becoming diabetic at early ages.

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Doctor Gotlin's leading the charge to get kids moving, and he's not just talking about structured activities.

Robert Gotlin, D.O.:

Research shows that free play is the real time for physical fitness. Mentally and physically. Kids get to negotiate. Kids get to play. Kids get to decide.

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You don' t need to go far or spend a lot of money to get your kids energized. Start right in your own backyard.

Robert Gotlin, D.O.:

It just requires 45 minutes per day of physical activity. A walk together as a family is physical activity. Going to the park is an activity. Just being involved in the backyard is an activity.

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If your child wants to do a team sport, go for it. But don't force it.

Robert Gotlin, D.O.:

Don't push the child to do what they don't want to do. They won't succeed, and if a child doesn't succeed, they won't become confident.

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The issue of joining a sports team is something Dylan's parents faced when he was younger.

Paul Pins:

It was difficult to get him involved and we did not push him. But all of a sudden, he came into his own and he excelled in sports and he enjoys it.

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Helping Dylan call some of the shots when it comes to his fitness. For WebMD, I'm Damon Meharg.

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