Best Exercises for Kids

It is important for young children to get adequate exercise everyday especially with the growing rate of obesity. For both boys and girls, it is important to engage in exercises for kids that require walking, jumping, running, skipping, hopping, catching, and climbing to aid in developing their balance, agility, and coordination.  Such exercise will also allow for their natural growth spurts and patterns to occur.

But sometimes finding the best exercises for children, not to mention finding the time within a busy schedule, is difficult for most parents.

Alternate Toe Touch
From a standing position with your back straight and your feet about two feet apart, put your arms straight out beside you. While keeping your elbows and arms straight, bend forward and twist your body to touch your left toes with your right hand. Your left arm will be straight above you. Now return to your original straight up position with your arms straight out beside you. Repeat this technique to touch your right toes with your left hand, return to your original position. Perform 2 sets of 10-20 reps.

Dancing
Dancing is also a great way to get children to exercise without them even knowing their exercising. Simply turn on the music and start dancing. This is a great cardiovascular workout if the moves are vigorous enough and a great exercise for children.

Tennis
If your child isn’t into traditional team sport then tennis is a great alternative. It gives a great cardio workout while also working various muscle groups and improving hand-eye and overall coordination. Plus, even though your child isn’t necessarily working on a team, tennis is a great way to meet and socialize with other kids.

Jumping rope
This is a great workout whether it’s done the traditional way, or the newer more faced paced version. This can help your child meet new people, and some areas even have it as a competitive sport.