An athletic ten year old girl runs on the sand in Long Beach, NY. She participates in local running events and enjoys exercise.

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A large percentage of children in America are obese. Sports related activities and exercise, such as running and soccer, help fight childhood obesity. Children benefit from daily exercise. Girls are becoming more involved with team sports and exercise enjoying the health benefits and creating a lifestyle of wellness and increased energy. A ten year old local resident enjoys exercising at the beach in Long Beach, New York, before Hurricane Sandy devastated the region.

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Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: Atlantic Ocean, Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA
Photo credit: © Joan Barker / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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