Kids Fitness Routines

Are Very Effective!

Over 80 percent of children suffering from childhood obesity grow up to be obese as adults. Under such conditions, parents need to develop and implement suitable fitness routines for kids.

I'd like to discuss some activities that can make kids fitness routines healthy AND fun!

Strength Training

Strength training involves burning fat and using weights and training machines. Increased muscle mass increases body metabolism, helping shed fat. Strength training exercises also help kids develop strong bones, ligaments, and tendons.

Strength Training for Kids: Precautions

Strength training is not about building big muscles, so you should take care that children do not overdo it. Use of excess weights and excessive exercising is harmful and should be avoided at all costs.

Here are some precautions to take when starting youngsters on kids’ fitness routines that involve strength training:

1. Strength training routines should be overseen by a trained instructor.

2. Younger children should not use heavy weights. The emphasis should be on smaller weights with frequent repetitions.

3. Ask for the advice of your doctor before starting on kids fitness routines, including strength training.

4. Make sure that young people do not use any steroids or drugs in order to build up muscle mass.

5. Start with smaller, less strenuous exercises before going on to the heavier weights.

6. For strength training that is part of kids’ fitness routines, two sessions a week is ideal. More than that is not recommended.

7. Strength training can also include moderate amounts of physical exercises, such as push-ups, lunges, knee bends, leg lifts, crunches, and sit-ups.


8. Ensure that your child drinks at least two glasses of water before and after fitness routines.

I have found that kids fitness routines are more effective when they involve other family members as well. It's healthy for our whole family when we exercise together, and it creates a bond between all of us!