Getting children to exercise has never been more
difficult as the new generation slouches in front of
TVs, or sits for hours, mesmerized behind shoot-out video and
computer games.
However, it is possible to foster a regular exercise pattern for children from an early age, with simple activities that are more 'fun' than 'exercise.'
However, it is possible to foster a regular exercise pattern for children from an early age, with simple activities that are more 'fun' than 'exercise.'
Back in the day, children played hopscotch and tag and didn’t know that it qualified as exercise! Reviving is an easy way to promote physical fitness. Hopscotch improves balance and coordination, while the constant stop-go running in a healthy game of tag elevates the heart rate to more efficiently burn calories.
Children learn from adults- its great fun, so join in too! You'll have fun and be super fit in no time at all!
Cycling is another excellent way to get a child to exercise. From first learning on a tricycle to the celebrated arrival of the two-wheeler, biking is something that can be viewed as an achievement, as well as an easy way to increase a child’s physical activity. Biking helps children develop coordination, balance, work the back muscle groups that aid good posture, and build up leg muscles.
Another exercise that can be performed daily by a child is none other than the traditional walk with the dog. Jogging, or even walking at a brisk pace with the dog, floods the body with endorphins and a slew of other health benefits related to exercise. Bring along a stick or ball to throw to and the workout becomes even more intense. What’s more, walking the dog everyday is a sure-fire way to maintain regular exercise, which is much more advantageous, in the long run, than intermittent exercising.
dancing is a fab way of keeping fit. Put on some up-beat music and shake your body. Like running and walking, the body is flooded with endorphins, and its a sure way to guarantee a full body workout! Come on- have a boogie!
There are lots of free and fun ways of exercising- why not give one or all of them a go and make this a fitness year, getting you and your kids in to great shape!