www.justfitnessforkids.com http://www.justfitnessforkids.com Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Fight Against Obesity in Children and Teens http://www.justfitnessforkids.com/2012/05/03/fight-against-obesity-in-children-and-teens/ http://www.justfitnessforkids.com/2012/05/03/fight-against-obesity-in-children-and-teens/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.justfitnessforkids.com/?p=11 Obesity is a growing problem in this day and age. For those who do not know, obesity is a very serious medical condition where a person has excess body fat. This may not sound serious, but obesity produces a lot of long term effects and troubles for a person. Some of these are reduced life expectancy, heart disease, sleep apnea (a type of sleeping disorder caused by trouble breathing), type 2 diabetes, as well as certain forms of cancer. These are just a few of many problems that obesity causes. The most serious fact about obesity is that it is becoming more common in children and teenagers. This is why the fight against obesity in children and teens is so very important. The absolute best way to fight obesity is to take preventative measures. Encouraging children and teens to make good eating choices and encouraging them to exercise and stay active is very important. In addition to that, praising children and teens when they make healthy choices is also a great way to fight obesity. The truth is, the obesity epidemic CAN be fought. People must simply be willing to take preventative measures by helping children and teens make healthy decisions.

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1. Solo Basketball
All you need is a ball and a net to get a great workout. You can run, jump, dribble, and shoot; playing basketball will give you a serious workout, and it’s great fun!

2. Nature Walks
When you walk, try to pay attention to what is going on around you. Look for plants, bugs, and animal tracks. Listen to bird calls and try to identify them. Even if you’re in the city, it’s fun to pay attention to your surroundings!

3. Wheels
Bicycling, roller-skating, skateboarding… if you have a set of wheels, use them! Go to the park, circle your block, or even circle your driveway. Using your wheels is a refreshing alternative to walking or running, just make sure to wear a helmet and proper protective gear!

These are just a few ideas to help get you moving while you’re outside. Remember to do things that you enjoy, and your workouts will be easy!

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Soccer is a fantastic sport that provides wonderful exercise.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. Players are almost continually running during games which provides an excellent cardiovascular workout.

A neighborhood game of tag is also a great opportunity for exercise. It’s also another opportunity for kids to engage in active running.

Creating an obstacle course is a fabulous way to get kids moving. The children can take part in making the course and then take turns going through it while timing each other. Introducing competition into the game will encourage children to move more quickly.

Simple games like Simon Says or Follow the Leader are easy opportunities for children to exercise together outdoors.

With a little ingenuity and encouragement, children can achieve fitness together while having fun. Numerous organized sports and casual games provide great opportunities for exercise.

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There are different kinds of ways to workout from a video. This includes yoga, exercise, dance, cardio and toning. Many workout video games get the children off the couch and soon they are warming up, kicking, jumping and dancing to upbeat music.Is this new to you? Catch up here Many include cool downs and water breaks. Exergaming works at bringing outdoor activities to online interaction. Some of these exercise games come with an activity monitor that counts how many calories have been used or how many miles have been run through interactive exercising.
There are many ways to interact physically with a workout video game. These also include pilates, hip hop, jazz, ballet and dance party videos. Sports can also be played interactively. These can include baseball, soccer, basketball and jump roping. For younger children they interact by pretending to be different roaring animals.

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