These days with change is lifestyles and cut throat competition, kids have become more home bound and docile. They don’t go out or play in the sun and are more glued to their projects on the computers. Or if they have video game loving parents then surely a gaming geek who rarely comes out of his gaming den!
But children must enjoy games and the outdoors. It is a part of growing up. Sunlight is literally, the most important catalyst for bone growth and Vitamin D.
The best thing about kids and exercise is that you don’t need to tell them it is exercise. Any activity that is fun is lapped up by all the kids. The more interactive and fun the activity the easier it is to convince them to try it. So here are a few activities that you could try out to keep their mind and body agile and active.
Here are The Best Exercises for Kids.
• Soccer:
It has a lot of running involved. It is not just running but also tactics. So not only will the child have strong legs, she will also learn the tricks of maneuvering and strategy thus building some mental muscles.
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• Swimming:
One of the best overall sports for kids of all sizes and levels is swimming. Most living accommodations have their own swimming pool. Schools and clubs also have them and some schools are fairly competitive in it. Learning swimming will help speed their height gain and will control their weight gain. It is a life saving activity so this will benefit the child for his entire lifetime.
• Martial Arts and Yoga:
These not only increase a child’s agility and reflexes, but also increase their concentration levels. This helps them in their studies as well. Children are more disciplined as they are put under a disciplined guidance of a teacher.
• Track:
Children love running. Get a group of little rowdies and make them run towards a finish line. You’ll be amazed at how easily they will adapt to it. Involve some free hand exercises as warm up and they won’t even know it’s a work out.
• Biking:
Make cycling a group activity with the other same aged kids in your colony. Try making it interesting by throwing in a witty treasure hunt. Children will soon look forward to getting out of the house with their bicycles.
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• Basketball:
The best exercise for height gaining and burning calories. From dribbling to maneuvering and learning the slam dunk everything about basketball is a lot of fun. Team games which are fast paced such as these helps build agility and reflexes in a child.
• Dance:
Dancing is an amazing and holistic workout. While classical dances can become tad bit boring there are social dances like salsa, mambo and even swing. The bright costumes and the fast paced movements make the body very agile. Kids can be far better dancers than adults since they can learn things faster and better.
• Skipping:
Boys and girls both like rope skipping as a game. The fascination of jumping the ropes with friends makes it a super fun workout. Try joining in with the kids and it’ll get you a good dose of endorphins too.
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• Horseback Riding:
Horse riding is fun for kids. It teaches them to be kind to animals and also gives them a lesson in partnership and patience. Horse riding also improves posture considerably.
Simple exercises can be enjoyed along with staying healthy and fit. Obesity is alarmingly increasing in number in children that lead to obese adults. These not only herald blood sugar, pressure and cholesterol related diseases early but also ruin the confidence and self esteem in a growing child. So be responsible for your children and let them play.
