Health Is Only One Reason Why Regular Exercise For Children Is Crucial
You would think that children get sufficient regular exercise without your intervention.
If that were the case, there wouldn't be so many overweight and out of shape kids in our communities.
Why is regular exercise for children necessary? Years ago, children spent a great deal of time outside with their friends, playing ball, riding their bikes, running around and walking everywhere.
That began to change when parents suddenly had two cars which made it possible for them to drive their children to school and to any extra-curricular activities.
With the recent growth and popularity of technological devices, children no longer have to find their own forms of entertainment.
They can get it right from the television or computer, or hand-held devices.
They will sit for hours staring at those screens.
Another problem is the fast foods that they've learned to crave.
Add that to sitting around and you have the potential for serious health problems, including diabetes, obesity and even mental health issues.
Those children who participate in organized sports, such as baseball, softball, soccer and hockey get plenty of exercise between playing the games and practicing.
While they probably do participate in leisure activities and eating junk food, their physical workouts help to offset the damage they cause.
What happens to children who do not get regular exercise? As discussed, they can become overweight and develop any number of diseases that are directly related to poor eating habits and lack of exercise.
You might not think that it could be an issue, but when children are that out of shape, they could be at risk of heart problems.
If it doesn't hit them when they are young, it's sure to do so when they are older.
What happens during the critical stages of growth and develop have a huge impact on their future.
We haven't even discussed the problems of being out of shape.
If children are in poor condition, something as simple as walking to the bus or the corner store can be a challenge.
Would you want your children to suffer? Of course not.
Fortunately, you can do something about it before it's too late.
Here are some things you can do for starters.
If your child is doing poorly in school, it just might be from a lack of good exercise every day.
Get started encouraging your children to do something physical for at least 2 hours every day.
Play ball or catch, go swimming together.
It's a great opportunity for you to reconnect after a stressful day.
What's more, you will benefit as well.
By participating, you can ensure that regular exercise for your children becomes a reality.
If that were the case, there wouldn't be so many overweight and out of shape kids in our communities.
Why is regular exercise for children necessary? Years ago, children spent a great deal of time outside with their friends, playing ball, riding their bikes, running around and walking everywhere.
That began to change when parents suddenly had two cars which made it possible for them to drive their children to school and to any extra-curricular activities.
With the recent growth and popularity of technological devices, children no longer have to find their own forms of entertainment.
They can get it right from the television or computer, or hand-held devices.
They will sit for hours staring at those screens.
Another problem is the fast foods that they've learned to crave.
Add that to sitting around and you have the potential for serious health problems, including diabetes, obesity and even mental health issues.
Those children who participate in organized sports, such as baseball, softball, soccer and hockey get plenty of exercise between playing the games and practicing.
While they probably do participate in leisure activities and eating junk food, their physical workouts help to offset the damage they cause.
What happens to children who do not get regular exercise? As discussed, they can become overweight and develop any number of diseases that are directly related to poor eating habits and lack of exercise.
You might not think that it could be an issue, but when children are that out of shape, they could be at risk of heart problems.
If it doesn't hit them when they are young, it's sure to do so when they are older.
What happens during the critical stages of growth and develop have a huge impact on their future.
We haven't even discussed the problems of being out of shape.
If children are in poor condition, something as simple as walking to the bus or the corner store can be a challenge.
Would you want your children to suffer? Of course not.
Fortunately, you can do something about it before it's too late.
Here are some things you can do for starters.
- Limit their time sitting in front of computers, video games and television sets to one hour a day.
The rest of the time, they should be doing something physical or mind-bending. - Find an activity or two that they enjoy.
Some school children enjoy cross country running as part of they physical education.
Why not bring it home? Get a group of children from the neighborhood together.
Let them challenge each other to a mini-race through your town park or neighborhood. - Be diligent in making sure they do exercise.
There's little point sending them outdoors if they end up sitting on a park bench. - Do make it fun! Nothing will turn off a child faster than activities that are either boring or that they are pressured to do.
Have a swim day once a week and head to your local pool.
Plan a weekend hike somewhere that is fun for all of you.
A trip to the zoo, perhaps, or to a local historic site.
Most kids love living history.
If your child is doing poorly in school, it just might be from a lack of good exercise every day.
Get started encouraging your children to do something physical for at least 2 hours every day.
Play ball or catch, go swimming together.
It's a great opportunity for you to reconnect after a stressful day.
What's more, you will benefit as well.
By participating, you can ensure that regular exercise for your children becomes a reality.
