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5 Ways to Incorporate Physical Activity into Your Children’s Lives

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Physical activity will keep the mind and body healthy and happy. It reduces stress, decreases the risk of developing life-threatening health conditions, and improves the way people feel about themselves.
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As a parent, you need to make sure your children exercise regularly. The best way to do so is by incorporating it into their daily routine. This can be a tough task for some parents, but the benefits will last a lifetime as your children will grow up with a positive attitude towards exercise. For some inspiration, here are 5 ways you can incorporate physical activity into your children’s lives. 

The Younger the Better

Starting when your kids are as young as possible will make it easier to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. Young children enjoy playing and being active, so it will be easier to motivate them daily to do so. Supporting lots of unstructured safe play and movement and getting involved will help you to build a sturdy foundation for an active lifestyle from a young age. 

Always Make it Positive 

One of the best ways to motivate your child to be more active is to make their experience with exercise a positive one. Working with them and encouraging them to be interested and excited about new activities will give your child the motivation to get involved. If you really struggle to get your child moving, then voicing your appreciation will make them feel good and will urge them to keep going. 

Do Something They Enjoy

Finding a physical activity that your children enjoy doing is essential. This will make them feel excited and good about exercising. If they enjoy watching a certain sport, then signing them up for a team and practicing at home is recommended. If your child is social and enjoys being active with their friends or other kids, you should consider signing them up for a group physical activity class at skillastics.com. 

Set a Good Example 

Setting a good example to your children is vital as a parent. They will look up to you and follow your lead, so if you are lazy and eat unhealthily, then your child will grow up thinking that that is the right way to be. In order to make your kids more active, you should participate in activities as a family. This can be done by going on hikes, bike rides, playing sport together, or bytrying new activities together. 

Finding Balance is Key 

Balance is key to a happy and healthy lifestyle, especially when it comes to making your child active. They will spend the majority of their days in school. Physical activity should be completed before their dinner. Once they have done any homework, they can focus on unwinding by watching a movie, reading their favorite book, or playing video games. Sitting down and relaxing is good in moderation. 

Following these guidelines will encourage your children to be more physically active as they grow and when they are adults. This will benefit them mentally and physically in the future. Getting involved will improve your health too. 

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