Exercise Vs. Laziness: How To Get A Kid Out In The Open For Physical Activity

Exercise makes us fit and healthy and we all should do it regularly but for children it is compulsory and a must. Physical fitness should not be neglected as far as a child's mental, emotional and physical well-being are concerned.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, a child should at least exercise one hour during the day. This one hour of exercise on a daily basis builds emotionally stable and physically fit children.The bundle of exercise includes aerobics, muscle strengthening and bone strengthening.

These three things are the required to do if a child is to stay healthy. Parents often shirk aside these three factors and get content knowing that their child participated in school races.

As per the American Psychological Association, children who do exercise regularly are better and smarter than the ones who do not. Statistically, children who exercise achieve more in school. They are better at handling their emotions and they are less likely to face problems like anxiety and depression.

A lot of children do not exercise because they find it extremely boring but a parent can make it interesting for the kid by adding jumps, dance, jungles and races to exercise practices. Adding all these elements makes exercising fun and interesting.

One can also make it fun by giving exercise related gifts and surprises to their child. For example, taking them to a park or getting them a pair of joggers or something could really help. It will make the child feel excited and they will be willing to do it.

Exercise provides a lot of benefits. It makes the muscles and the bones stronger than before, it controls the weight of the child and do not let them go overweight, which is not good for them. It also provides them a better sleep at night and children who does exercise have a greater capability to handle physical and emotional tests. Every parent should make sure that their child is getting at least one hour of exercise each day.