Once you become a parent, your focus shifts to your child. What easy steps can you take to give your kid the best chance at success in life? One of the most important things to consider is your kid's physical health.
How Much Exercise Is Good For My Child?
Regular physical activity is vital for growth and development. Most chronic diseases are entirely preventable if a child includes exercise as part of their daily life. The global recommendation for children is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. And as any parent knows, this is also essential for not having a little human tornado ripping through your home. Unfortunately many kids do not meet the recommendation and the World Health Organization has now classified physical inactivity as one of the highest mortality risks worldwide.
The good news is, this is 100% reversible, natural, and without financial burden.
Your Role As A Parent
Parents’ exercise habits have a direct impact on their children. Parents who got 10,000 steps in on a weekend had children that were up to 5 times more likely to meet the child activity recommendations.
Parents who exercised 4 hours per week at a moderate to vigorous intensity, had children who exercised an average of 70 minutes more on a weekly basis than their peers with parents who only exercised 30 minutes per week.
Make It Easy For Yourself
Just think about the goal of your workout differently. You make time to drive your kids to baseball or soccer practice. How much time do you spend on these chores that are 100% for the benefit of your child?
Parents who struggle to allocate time to exercise can reframe their own workout time as an investment in their kids’ long-term health. This is a win-win for the parent and child.
Create Your Family's Health Now
At Electra Chiropractic, I find that parents who prioritize their own health tend to want to have their children’s health taken care of as well. This is why I see family members of all ages to ensure that the whole family is living a healthy lifestyle.
Questions about chiropractic care for kids? Book a free consultation here.
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