ShareWHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR KIDS?
Encouraging exercise and active play in children significantly benefit their growth and development. Specifically, physical activity helps kids in the following ways.
1. DEVELOP A HEALTHY HEART, BONES, AND MUSCLES
Running. Jumping. Climbing. Riding a bicycle. Swimming. Swinging. These are special childhood activities, and all of these are known to help children develop strong bones and muscles. Strong bones and muscles protect against injury and aid in proper growth over time. One of the body’s most important muscles — the heart — also benefits from the regular exercise and increased oxygen it gets when it engages in these and other similar activities.
2. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Children who are overweight are more likely to grow up to be overweight adults, which puts them at risk for several serious health issues, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, later in life. Regular activity helps to burn calories and prevent the build-up of extra weight in children, reducing their risk of severe health complications now and in the future.
3. IMPROVE THEIR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Spending time outdoors has been shown to strengthen a child’s immune system. Besides helping to prevent illness, having a more robust immune system allows your child to fight off illness when it occurs effectively. It also reduces exposure to germs during cold and flu season by giving children a chance to get out of the classroom or house — places germs tend to congregate — especially if others around them are ill.
4. RELAX
When you encourage a child to engage in physical activity outdoors, you’re teaching them valuable skills for coping with the day-to-day pressures that come with school, sports, and friends. When they’re outside, they can breathe fresh air and work of the energy accumulated from sitting at a desk all day. If they’re alone, they can spend time decompressing and processing the day’s events. If they’re with friends, they can enjoy laughing and interacting with others without the school day’s rules and restrictions.
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