Fitness is important for people of all ages. But it is even more important for children, as developing the habit since childhood makes it easier to continue it as you grow older
It also helps them develop their sense of sportsmanship, sense of teamwork and their goal-setting skills, as well as helping them cultivate a healthy lifestyle.
While most kids scoff if you ask them to exercise or do anything related to fitness, there are ways to ease them into it and still make it fun for them.
1. Ask them to play outside rather than inside
The best kind of fitness is done outdoors. Fresh air and wide-open spaces give kids ample motivation to run around and play games. Thus, having fun and getting their daily dose of fitness in the process.
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2. Incorporate physical activity into your family’s daily routine
Ask your kids to carry out small chores which involve physical activity. Make it a routine for the whole family to take a short walk after breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.
3. Get your kids to do simple exercises with you
Kids love copying the people around them, so next time you’re doing some simple yoga, jogging, etc, ask your kids to tag along. Make the whole process fun by talking to them and making a game out of it.
4. Limit the time they spend on a screen
If you set certain parameters and make sure your kids follow them, you can limit their time on their phones, tablets, video games, etc. Perhaps, limit it to maybe two to three hours per day, so that they’re more motivated to doing physical activities.
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5. Try to go to a park or a sports centre at least once a week
Going to a place where physical activity is everywhere lets kids ease themselves into physical activity, especially if they’re with other kids doing the same things.
Physical fitness is not only important, but fun and beneficial for kids. It helps them learn various life skills. It’s not hard at all to get your kids into fitness in a fun and consistent way, and following these tips can help a lot.
