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by Osbaldo McLaughlin
Children have a different lifestyle in this day and age. Basically they like to do so many more things indoors than ever before. This is the downside of LCD televisions, laptop computers, Ipods, high-tech video games and other modern toys. While TVs and video games were certainly around when I was a child in the 80s, my father forced us out the door to play outside. This was a good thing in retrospect. And to be completely honest, we loved it! This is probably the best source of exercise for children. Simply allow them to run around and frolic with their peers outdoors.
How much exercise do you suppose your child receives on a daily basis? What is his/her routine after school and during the summer months? You see, herein lies the dilemma. If you allow your children to lounge about indoors all the time, they are likely to become overweight. This is something you don't want! Imagine how fast that weight can add up. If your little one doesn't engage in the right exercise for children, he/she may definitely end up overweight by the time high school hits. Not to mention adulthood. It's your responsibility as a parent to ensure this doesn't happen. If by some chance your child frowns at playing outdoors with friends or even alone, you might want to consider indoor exercise for children. There are infinite regimens that can be taken advantage of. Work out with your child! Try various calisthenics such as push-ups, sit-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, jump rope, and stretching. And if you're looking for a back-up plan, there's always swimming. This is a wonderful exercise for children and adults alike.
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... work is only part of a man’s life; play, family, church, individual and group contacts, educational opportunities, the intelligent exercise of citizenship, all play a part in a well-rounded life. Workers are men and women with potentialities for mental and spiritual development as well as for physical health. We are paying the price today of having too long sidestepped all that this means to the mental, moral, and spiritual health of our nation.
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Find out what sports your children harbor an interest in. Use your free time to play football, baseball, kickball, basketball, or volley ball with them. Have a blast with your children and help them get that imperative exercise they need. A plus to this is it allows you to spend quality time with your little ones and burns your extra calories at the same time. It's not just about exercise for children, but also about exercise for adults. It's high time we decrease the obesity in this country.
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