10 Kid-Friendly Exercises
One of the two main components in keeping your child healthy is exercise. Kids today are so immersed in TV and video games, it’s no wonder Exercise is not part of their daily routine. Since obesity has become a pandemic in our society, especially among children, it is important to establish an exercise program early on so that kids will not view it as something they dislike, but rather something they enjoy.
Here are 10 kid friendly exercises you can incorporate into your kid’s daily routine, age appropriate of course.
* Bike riding. Whether with family or friends, this is one activity most kids love to engage in either at your local park or around the neighborhood.
* Sports. Does your kid belong to a sports team? Whether it is baseball, football, soccer, or football; ensure they have signed up for after school sports activities.
* Exercise can be as simple as walking the family dog after school or after dinner.
* Chores. Whether it’s helping with chores inside the home, or cleaning up the back yard, this is a great way to engage kids in exercise.
* Family walks. A 30-45 minute walk after dinner with the entire family is not only wonderful exercise for the kids, but the entire family as well.
* Basketball. The entire family can play a game of basketball after dinner each night. Spending an hour exercising after dinner is also great for the digestive system.
* Indoor exercise. Do you have a home gym or an area set aside for exercise? Utilize an exercise DVD which you and your kids can participate in at a certain time during the day.
* A daily walk with your kid is another activity encompassing fresh air and exercise. Whether it’s a trip to the local supermarket, pharmacy, or walking around the neighborhood, this routine is perhaps the best way to keep your kid active.
* Jogging. At a specific time each day, take your kid to the park and use the local track to begin a jogging routine. Utilize musical accompaniment with an MP3 or iPod to keep up the pace.
* Handball. This is a great activity for kids. You can utilize the park area and play a few games. This is wonderful for younger kids to learn hand/eye coordination as well.
No matter what the exercise, it is important to teach kids to engage in some form of daily activity to strength their bodies and keep them active both mentally and physically. This is important especially during the winter months when lying around or playing indoor video games increases the likelihood of weight gain.