Never Too Early To Educate Your Child
Resistance exercise is possible for children as young as three months old. The objective is to make the activity a fun time which they will enjoy as well as look forward to. An additional benefit is the bonding time spent between parent and child. The key is making the workout a positive experience! As a toddler, my daughter, who is now 13 years old, would often observe my workouts. As she watched my facial expressions, she would invariably associate my workouts as a fun time.
There are a number of helpful objects or aids that can be used in resistance exercise for the child. Obviously, barbells, dumbbells, and weight lift machines are out of the question. It would be most advantageous to use items that the child is already familiar with like: sponge balls, small books, and tennis balls. Toys made from foam or other soft materials or even fruit like bananas can be used effectively as resistance. A child's bench can be used for cardiovascular exercises like in-place "step-up."
Teaching proper exercise techniques to children must always be done by someone who is familiar with the physiology of the child; preferably, by one who has received formal education in exercise science and kinesiology or specific training in physical fitness.
There are a number of exercises that a child could easily execute under strict supervision. The child should be monitored at all times to assure that heshe is executing the exercises properly and in a safe manner.
Incorporating these exercises as routine activities can result in the child to enjoy the positive effects of the physical activity. This will create an awareness and component of Wellness from the beginning!
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In this program, the parents will be included in the child's daily activities and lifestyle. For more information contact CTR at Jim@ctrwellness.com
James Crivaro holds a BS and MS in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. He has been involved with Fitness Education since 1985. Beginning with teaching Health and Physical Education to kindergarten -8th graders. Presently, Jim teaches at Millersville University in the Wellness and Sport Science Department as well as the Owner of Crivaro Training Resources, in PA. He enjoys training diverse groups of clientele ages 3 to 84. Novice to athletes. Other responsibilities include; Presenter of Multiple Programs including, International Conference on Education - Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan 2006 - Wellness Institute at Dixon University in Harrisburg, PA July 2005, SCW Fitness Ed. Conf. - San Francisco Hyatt Regency March 11-13th 2005.
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