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Did you know that as a child ages, physical activity dramatically declines and so it is important that physical activity be a regular part of family life. Children who are encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles early in life are more likely to continue that journey into adulthood. While exercise is a vital part of your family’s well-being, we often overlook the many emotional and physical health benefits of physical activity.
Let’s explore the benefits of physical activity!
Key guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend children and adolescents enjoy 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily.
• Aerobic: Most of the 60 or more minutes a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week.
• Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.
• Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.
Always keep in mind not to overdo it. Exercise and physical activity should be fun, not hurtful. Starting with a less vigorous activity which builds in intensity and length overtime is one of the best ways to encourage physical activity be a daily part of your family’s lifestyle.
Remember, be a role model! Children who repeatedly see parents having fun with different types of physical activity and exercise are more than likely to achieve this themselves. Exercising together while enjoying a balanced food plan supplies the muscles with wholesome, energetic life. It’s never too late to start!
The Fitness Center, located in the Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional, encourages family health and wellness through a variety of activities, details can we found at www.fitnesscenterofthibodauxregional.com or call 985-493-4950 to learn more about opportunities to improve your health as a family.
Nutrition Tip of the Month: Eating breakfast, even if it’s just a banana and a glass of milk, kick-starts the body and makes it easier to maintain lasting energy throughout the day.
If you can get your kids to establish the habit of eating a good breakfast at a young age, it should stay with them as they get older.
