How to Get Your Child to Start Exercising

When your children play actively, they're getting exercise as well. The suggestions below follow the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Education.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Walking Shoes
• Physical Education Classes
• Knee pads
• Children's Bicycles
• Swimsuits For Children
• Bicycle Helmets
• Elbow pads
• Healthful Foods
• Jump Ropes
• Roller Skates
• Aerobic/fitness Shoes

1. Play with your child, particularly games that keep him or her moving.

2. Encourage your child to take part in aerobic exercise. Good examples include bicycling, jumping rope, roller skating and swimming.

3. Start neighborhood sports teams and recreational activities.

4. Set a good example by displaying healthy living habits - watch less television, eat well and try walking instead of driving.

5. Make sure your child's school has physical education classes.

6. Encourage the idea that exercising is fun.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to let your child exercise at his or her own pace.
• Aerobic exercise should be done continually for 12 to 15 minutes for maximum benefit.
• If your child has any condition that would impair or limit his or her ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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[exercisejunkie]

on 6/17/2009 If your child loves to watch TV you can turn your channel to ExerciseTV on your Video On Demand and go to Children's Exercise! It is super fun for kids and educational.
http://www.exercisetv.tv

[briggette93]

on 6/2/2008 good article

[RFerriANP]

on 6/1/2008 Great concepts here. In my clinical practice as a nurse practitioner I see far too many kids who are overweight and lead sedentary life. I am growing more and more concerned now that I see high blood pressure in teens and young adults. This is seriously unacceptable and will most likely lead to life-long health problems. I believe Step 4 in this article is critical. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE AND YOUR CHILD WILL FOLLOW!

[ewmcguire]

on 11/5/2007 And don't forget the power of a good role model. If your child sees that exercise has a positive place in your life, he/she will follow suit. For suggestions on exercising with kids in tow, see...
http://www.ehow.com/how_2074431_exercise-with-kids.html

[craigjohnson]

on 4/26/2007 Kids like to have fun, you have to play to their liking and then get them to act on it so that they will exercise. Eg. if I know my son likes Power Rangers. Then I will come up with an adventure for Power Rangers to go and find bad guys and fight with them. I will tell them that is a mission and then plan the mission in such a way that they have to walk, cycle or do some form of exercise. In order words, play to their fantasy..kids like to imagine things..play to their liking..that's how i got my kid to play with me...
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