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It’s never too early to encourage a love of physical activity in kids by exposing them to fun fitness activities and sports.
Doctors say that participating in different activities develops motor skills and muscles and reduces the risk of developing overuse injuries.
Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. However, active kids will have:
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, fit kids sleep better. They’re also better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.
Ages 3 to 5
It’s recommended that children ages 3 to 5 be physically active throughout the day. Regular activity can help improve bone health and start patterns to keep them at a healthy weight as they grow. Preschoolers can play team sports, like soccer, basketball, or T-ball, as long as their expectations are realistic.
Ages 6 to 8
Children have developed enough by age 6 that it’s possible for them to hit a pitched baseball and pass a soccer ball or basketball. They can also do gymnastics routines and confidently pedal and steer a two-wheeled bike. Now is the time to expose children to diverse athletic and fitness-related activities.
Different sports stress growth plates differently, and the variety helps ensure healthy overall development.
Ages 9 to 11
Hand-eye coordination really kicks in at this point. Children are usually able to hit and accurately throw a baseball and make solid contact with a golf or tennis ball. It’s fine to encourage competition, as long as you don’t put all the focus on winning.
Ages 12 to 14
Kids may lose interest in the structured environment of organized sports as they reach adolescence. They may wish to focus instead on strength- or muscle-building exercises. But unless your child has entered puberty, discourage lifting heavyweights.
Age 15 and older
Once your teen has gone through puberty and is ready to lift weights, urge them to take a weight-training class or a few sessions with an expert. Poor form can harm muscles and cause fractures.
Combining regular physical activity with a healthy diet is the key to a healthy lifestyle.
Here are some tips for raising fit kids:
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