Benefits of Exercise For Young Children

There are many benefits of exercise for young children. A child who is active will:

• have stronger muscles and bones.
• develop a more healthy heart.
• lower blood pressure.
• decrease cholesterol levels.
• help control body fat and hence develop a thinner body and have a healthier disposition as well.
• have a good night's sleep and perform better at school.
• decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• have a better outlook on life.

Kids are amazing when it comes to endurance sports games such as baseball, basket, football, soccer or other exercises such as swimming, biking, running a race and dancing for hours. All these activities require physical fitness and the ability to endure. It will help to elevate the heart rate and deliver additional oxygen to all the organs in the body.

As parents, it is important to teach your kids from a very early age why exercise is good for them, and encourage them to perform a variety of activities which will keep them strong, healthy and disease free.

Of course, a healthy and nutritional diet is also very important in helping to cultivate a healthy lifestyle for your children while they are growing up and keep them out of illnesses and diseases. A healthy lifestyle will give your children more confidence and energy to face life challenges positively in the future.