Physical exercise in young children: Is it really safe?

Currently, there are many girls who want to have a standard body, the boys want to have a 6-pack body, so the miracle that helps them realize that desire is fitness training or exercise. physical. However, not only adults but also children practice bodybuilding. Many parents are excited for their children to follow this form to expect them to have a slim body. Is this parental choice really correct?

What do parents know about physical training?

 According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), physical training - includes lifting free weights, using the gym machine or simply doing exercises using stretch lines or resistance exercises. with support. Children exercise safely if they follow the following rules:

Old enough to participate;

Test your fitness before starting to exercise;

Don't overdo it;

Make sure the exercise is supervised by a professional trainer, is safe and practiced properly.

How old is your baby can start training?

The answer is about 7 to 8 years old, this is the age when the baby is able to maintain good balance and control his posture.

Your baby's age has a lot to do with the weight of the weights used to exercise. However, children at this age do not need to exercise if they have a suitable physical activity schedule.

However, it is better for parents to let their children practice freely (without tools) than with machines, which are designed for adults.

What are the benefits of physical training for babies?

Exercise can help:

Increase your baby's muscle strength and stamina;

Help protect the baby's muscles and joints from sports injuries;

Increase your baby's abilities in most sports, from dance, figure skating to soccer;

Develop personal skills that will benefit your baby in the future;

Parents should note that physical training is not just necessary for athletes. If your baby doesn't like sports, you can recommend the benefits of physical exercise such as:

Strengthens your baby's bones;

Helps to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels well;

Helping children to have a healthy weight;

Improve baby's confidence.

Guide beginners to exercise properly

Here are some tips that parents can help with when they are just getting started:

Simplify the practice: First, children should not use weights, do not create resistance during exercise. Then, increase the weight by 10% after 8 to 15 trials;

Focus on the technique: Proper exercise is more effective than repeating too much or using too much resistance;

Be sure to be safe: Always have someone supervising your baby's exercise process. A coach needs to be certified in coaching and trained to train young children;

Do not lift weights too fast or too hard: Experts recommend not lifting weights too quickly or too hard until your baby's bones and fitness develop completely;

Work out major muscle groups including the abdominal muscles;

Warming and cooling: Take 10-15 minutes to warm up and 10-15 minutes to cool down after a workout;

Physical exercise is just one part of exercise: Do not pay too much attention to fitness, but always advise your child to drink enough water and eat nutritious food so that the muscles can recover after a period of vigorous exercise. .

 Physical exercise can contribute to a firmer and healthy body, but children will not achieve the effect without both motivation and perseverance. Being with them, accompanying and helping them on this journey will help your child have more determination to achieve his goal of getting in good shape.