Fitness
EXERCISES for Kids
Best
HELP YOUR CHILDREN MEET THEIR ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
By Hope Orvold, MSN, APNP, CPNP-PC
decline as we get older. Helping your kids develop the skills needed for enjoyable physical activity can foster a continued desire to be active. Recommendations for finding the best age-appropriate physical activities for your children follow.
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Lifelong Benefits of Exercise Even though one in three American kids is overweight or obese, the benefits of regular physical activity in childhood are not limited to weight maintenance or loss. Regular physical activity decreases the risk for premature death, high blood pres- sure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer and heart disease. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, physical activity also builds strong bones and mus- cles, enhances psychological well-being and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. Participating in physical activity in childhood also promotes dedication to a goal, listening skills, friendships,
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ost young kids love to play and be active. Sadly, activity levels often
teamwork and self-esteem. Studies show that regular physical activity positively im- pacts classroom performance, improving concentration, memory and behavior.
Beyond Gym Class Overall, the physical activity recom- mendation for 6- to 17-year-old chil- dren is one hour or more of moderate- to-vigorous physical activity per day. The entire 60 minutes does not need to be accomplished in one session. Kids first encounter structured physical
activity when they enter school. School- aged children have regular school re- cesses, participate in more unstructured physical activity during the day and after school, and do not have the physical and psychological developmental capabilities to learn some of the more complex rules of activities taught in physical education (PE) classes. Therefore, the recommenda- tions for PE vary according to age-group. The national recommendation for PE in elementary schools is 150 minutes per week. This may take place in three days
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