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Formal schooling is an important time in your child’s life. It provides them with valuable knowledge while helping them build social skills and form long-lasting relationships with their peers. Another benefit of school is the opportunities for physical activity that it provides. Most schools have playtime built into their programs as well as physical education classes. Not to mention all the different school sports that kids can participate in.
But what happens when school’s out, and you still work full-time? It can be hard to fit in supervised physical exercise when you’re working.
It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible. Read on for an in-depth discussion about the benefits of keeping up physical activity outside of school and some things you can try at home.
According to an article on HealthyChildren.org, which is sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, physical activity in children and adolescents will lead to an improvement in both strength as well as endurance. It also helps in burning fat, building lean muscles and healthy bones. It develops their coordination and their motor skills. Emotional well being also benefits from it.
It’s also recommended that children (and adults) get at least half an hour of physical exercise per day, be that a swift walk or a game of tennis.
In addition to the above benefits, getting moving also:
If you’re looking for good exercise ideas for your kids, check these out:
Staying active outside of school classes is so important for the growth and development of your children. So even when lounging on the couch seems like the most seductive option, find some time to get up and move!
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