The Benefits of Tracking Kids’ Fitness ActivitiesGone are the days when kids spent all their free time playing outdoors.
Television, video games as well as books have totally replaced outdoor games leaving our kids sedentary. Unfortunately, obesity in kids has shot high up due to this poor behavior. |
Hundreds of kids are dying each year due to illnesses caused by obesity. Today, we are going to discuss three major benefits of kids’ activity tracking.
These are reduced risk of diseases, building self-esteem, and creating a strong bond between kids and parents. Reduced risk of diseases Diseases such as cardiovascular diseases are not only caused by old age and congenital anomalies. Obesity and inactivity play a huge role in causing these deadly diseases! In order to protect our kids from such, it's important that we keep a close eye on their fitness as well as urge them to exercise more. Building self-esteem We all admire a lean and well-toned body. Don't we? Being unfit can affect kids’ big time. Body shaming is not only common in adults but also in kids. The frustrations that come with this kind of ridicule can affect our kid's self-esteem. Self-esteem is built from a tender age hence helping our kids to be in good shape is super important. Creating a strong bond between kids and parents Children view exercise as some sort of punishment. In their minds, it's tiring and very painful. As parents, we can change this whole mindset by being a part of their workouts. Incorporating fun workouts such as riding bikes, walking dogs together, will leave you with lots of bonding time. Eventually, your kids will start enjoying exercises making it easier for you. Final Thoughts Did you learn something new today? I hope you did. Raising kids that are in good health is part of our responsibilities as parents. Be more involved in your kid's fitness lives and keep a closer eye than you ever did before. Cheers to easy and healthy parenting! |