Exercise is good for the body and soul, and most people are now well aware of this. This applies to almost everyone of all ages. However, it is important to consider how one trains depending on how old they are.
Children are both psychologically and physiologically very different from adults. Therefore, they should train in slightly different ways than adults. However, there are also many myths about children and training.
If you want to learn more about good training for children, read on below and become a little wiser on how to create a healthy lifestyle for your child.
Exercise in childhood creates good habits
There are many myths circulating that one must be really careful that their children do not engage in certain forms of exercise, such as strength training, as it is said to negatively affect their development. Of course, one should be mindful that their child does not over-exercise, but in reality, it is much healthier for them to strength train than if they just sit still.
Studies indicate that if a child is overweight, the risk of becoming overweight as an adult is around 70%. This is because exercise in childhood helps to create good habits, which one is thus more likely to establish into their adult life.
Fitness can also be for children
Fitness – and strength training in particular – is one of the most popular forms of exercise among adults, and this interest has begun to rub off on both children and adolescents. However, it is precisely strength training that many claim is not healthy for children whose bodies are still developing.
Children are indeed allowed to engage in strength training. In fact, there is a lot of strength training incorporated into many different children’s activities, such as climbing on climbing frames or jumping down from heights.
In fact, a jump from a height would be harder on a child's knees and joints than a variety of different forms of strength training. Additionally, various games and sports also involve the possibility of injuries, such as through tackles, so there will always be a risk present when exercising.
Therefore, children can certainly engage in fitness and strength training, as long as it is done in a healthy and responsible manner.
Fitness and strength training provide better coordination and more energy
Not only is fitness and strength training a fun way to train, but it also has a number of benefits for the body. Fitness can help to strengthen your child's coordination skills, as it provides greater body control. Thus, your child will likely experience improvements in other sports if they participate in fitness alongside.
Furthermore, fitness also simply provides more energy, for as they say: “You have to use energy to gain energy.” Thus, fitness and strength training can be a really good way to introduce your child to training.
This is especially true if your child struggles with obesity, as they will likely find that strength training will be a manageable form of exercise.
