![]() Image Source: Pixabay Date : 30-Sep-2017 I remember as a child I would love to play in the outdoors. Everyday my friends and I would spend at least an hours playing all kinds of games from hide & sick to kho kho to various other physically taxing games. But, today it’s sad that we hardly see kids playing in the outdoors. Children of today’s generation are born with technology gadgets around them and by the time they are 5-6 years of age they are so hooked to these gadgets such as Ipads or laptop or mobile phone etc. Most are gaming addicts and are interested in indoor and cyber games than playing in the outdoors. But, sitting at home in front of the computer or playing on the Ipad is not good for children. These have a bad effect on the child’s physical strength, growth and fitness. Children should play in the outdoors and exert themselves in physical activities for at least an hour (60 minutes) daily. This is the minimum that a parent should see to it that the child follows. And, you’ll soon discover all the easy and enjoyable ways to help your child meet this regime. Encourage your child to participate in activities that are age-appropriate, enjoyable and offer variety! ‘ Three types of physical activities are very important that every child must follow 1. Aerobic Activity Aerobic activity should make up for most of your child’s 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day. This can include either moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous-intensity activity, such as running. Be sure to include vigorous-intensity aerobic activity at least 3 days per week. 2. Muscle Strengthening Include muscle strengthening activities, such as gymnastics or push-ups, at least 3 days a week as part of your child’s 60 or more minutes. 3. Bone Strengthening Bone strengthening activities include jumping rope or running, at least 3 days a week as part of your child’s 60 or more minutes activities in the outdoor. Physical benefits of exercising:
Following are the some Mental Benefits of Physical Activity
When person involve in the physical activity he will changes in his body when he see changes in the body defiantly the changes in the attitude the person will think more positively and productively as well as confidently .So we can say exercise boost confidence. Help in control or elimination bad addiction or habits. When we exercise regularly our brain release dopamine which is critically important in rewards and motivation. Dopamine is a brain chemical messenger in brain that makes feel and do happy thing. So our habits of the bad habit turn into good habit due to exercise our brain release dopamine Following are the some Social Benefits of Physical Activity
If the person regularly exercising he is more productive and efficient future employee for the organization. Because he work think and act smartly Tips to help kids get active
This will help them to achieve the physical fitness and stay fit which will help them throughout their life. By: Sejal Shah ( About Her) Expert Nutritionist www.swasthlife.com Her Other Blogs : ![]() Navratri Fasting Tips (Festival Special) Navratri means 'Nine Nights,' the festival is commemorated for nine long days to perform a Puja to one of the nine forms of Goddess. I being gujarati love this festival apart from religious and traditional significance, during these nine days, people show their best moves and do the garba and dandiya. People also observe fast & feast all these 9 days. Our Other Blogs : Other Blogs :
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