Exercise Equals Fun
By Denise Nero
www.fitnessandkids.com
Getting America’s children to exercise has never been more difficult as the new boob-tube generation slouches in front of TVs, or sits for hours, mesmerized behind shoot-out video and computer games.
However, it is possible to foster a regular exercise pattern for children from an early age, with simple activities that are more “fun” than “exercise.”
America’s Pastimes
Back in the day, kids played hopscotch and tag and didn’t know that it qualified as exercise! Reviving America’s pastimes could be an easy way to promote physical fitness. Hopscotch improves balance and coordination, while the constant stop-go running in a healthy game of tag elevates the heart rate to more efficiently burn calories. Jumping rope is another American favorite that has fallen by the wayside. The regular interval in jumping rope pumps the heart steadily, and is an efficient form of aerobic exercise. Read the rest of this entry »
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