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Fitness Examples For Children

By Zach Hunt

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Published: 30May2009
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How Setting an Example for Children in Physical Activities Can Benefit the Whole Family. With childhood obesity rising at a terrifying rate I think it is time to look at ourselves as parents and the example we are setting for our children.

How can we encourage, direct or insist on exercise for our kids if we have not given them the example and tools they need to be physically fit?

Our children are profoundly affected by how we, as parents treat ourselves in every aspect and participating in fun activities is not only good for the heart and muscles but will improve self-esteem for everyone involved.

Some examples of fun ways to workout with your kids in are:

*Jump Rope

*Walk the Dog

*Kick around a soccer ball

*Tag football

*Swimming

*Fun runs

*Bike Ride

* Buy a kid friendly workout video and do it together

By participating in physical activities with your kids and also making a point of working out for yourself, your kids will learn the importance of staying active and will carry those lessons through their life if encouraged to do so by example.

Healthy Eating Habits for Kids - Another way kids learn to be healthy is through eating habits; if your kids turn their nose or refuse to eat unless offered something fried or full of preservatives, don?t be alarmed. Be proactive! Start introducing new foods and cut out the high fat alternatives, this will have a huge impact on your children?s health and your own.

Have fun together when thinking up new recipes and let the kids help make homemade snacks and desserts. You would be amazed at how much better something tastes when you make it yourself. And keep in mind to include some ingredients you are sure your kids like, this will ensure they will try something new the next time.

Use lots of fruits and vegetables, include things like peanut butter, raisins, and yogurt for great snacks. Be creative and listen when your kids when they have an opinion about the food, these may lead to clues as to how to tweak the recipe for next time.

Watch the liquids your kids are drinking, if they don't like to drink a lot of water and are always reaching for a soda, offer a flavored sugar free packet for a water bottle. Be careful not to offer too much juice and encourage plenty of calcium rich milk.

Zach Hunt is a Spokane Children expert and the owner of Physzique, a personal fitness coaching company in Spokane, WA helping people to look and feel great. Go here: personal trainer Spokane for more info on these services and more great fitness tips.

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