Why Excersize?
Benefits of Physical activity in Children and Adults
Around
one-quarter
of
Australian
children
are
either
overweight
or
obese.
Children
with
weight
problems
tend
to
become
obese
adults,
so
it
is
important
to
encourage
physical
activity
in
young
people
if
they
are
to
avoid
obesity-related
conditions
(such
as
heart
disease)
later
in
life.
Trying to force your child to be physically active ‘because it’s good for them’ may not work. However, there is a range of things you can do to help your child enjoy an active life.
Trying to force your child to be physically active ‘because it’s good for them’ may not work. However, there is a range of things you can do to help your child enjoy an active life.
The Benifits of Physical Activity
- Cardiovascular
fitness
- Healthy
weight
- Improved
posture
- Reduced
blood
cholesterol
- Better
sleep
- Boosted
self-esteem
and
confidence
- Improved
concentration
- Reduced
stress,
depression
and
anxiety
- Enhanced
social
skills
- Improved
concentration
- Reduced
stress,
depression
and
anxiety
- Enhanced
social
skills
Parents
need
to
set
a
good
example
Children
learn
by
example,
which
is
why
sedentary
children
tend
to
come
from
sedentary
families.
Research
shows
that
the
involvement
of
parents
in
physical
activity
can
increase
a
child’s
participation.
Set
a
good
example
for
your
child
in
the
following
ways:
- Regularly
participate
in
physical
activity
yourself,
such
as
soccer,
netball,
touch
Rugby
- Allow
your
child
to
choose
the
type
of
activity
they are
interested
in.
- Promote
acceptance
of
different
body
shapes
and
ability
levels.
strategies
for
coping
with
different
physical
activity
environments.
- Restrict
television
watching
and
other
screen-based
activities
(for
example,
computer
games)
to
less
than
two
hours
per
day.
Limit
viewing
to
programs
that
family
members
specifically
want
to
watch.
When
the
program
is
finished,
turn
the
television
off.
- If
your
local
neighbourhood
does
not
provide
safe,
affordable
access
to
physical
activity
opportunities,
contact
BallFitness™ and
we
will
be
happy
to
travel
to
your
area
START EARLY
Good habits are best started early. A young child is naturally active, so build on their inclinations to use their body.
Suggestions
include:
- Whenever
possible,
indulge
your
child’s
interest
in
physical
activity
–
for
example,
kick
the
ball
with
them
when
they
ask.
- Show
your
child
how
to
perform
basic
sporting
skills,
such
as
ball
throwing,
skipping
and
jumping.
Research
suggests that
children
whose
basic
skills
are
poor
tend
to
avoid
sports.
- Take
them
to
the
local
sports
classes
and
have
a
go
yourself
–
Sport
is
fun,
and
you are
likely
to
play
for
longer
with
your
child if
you
are
enjoying
yourself
too.
- Try
out
different
sports
in
age-appropriate
classes.
Many
activities
have
been
adapted
for
toddlers,
including
Handball,
Football
and
Soccer.
BallFitness™ role in facilitating these activities.
BallFitness™ is an extensively researched program of Ball exercises, techniques and drills giving parents and kids a fun-filled and thoroughly energetic fitness workout, in a safe, structured group enviroment.