Aerobics For Kids

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It is important to teach kids early about health and fitness.  Involving them in exercise and aerobics would not only help them understand health but also help them direct their energies into movements and practices that would be productive and at the same time, beneficial in the long run.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> According to studies, about 25% of children and teens do not have any “vigorous physical activity.”  About 14% children and teens report no physical activity like walking or cycling, everyday. This can be one of the reasons why the number of children has doubled since the early 1970s. In 2000, 19% of children, 6 to 11 years old, and 17%, 12 to 19 years old, are considered overweight.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Those who are involved in physical activities, reduce the risks of developing health problems as they grow older.  Exercising reduces the risks of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.  But making your child follow a 30 minute exercise video is no fun for your kid.  There are fitness centers  that have children workout program, they would include biking, swimming, walking, marching, playing games to introduce low, moderate and high impact aerobics and physical activity.  </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Introducing children and teens to aerobics would help them become more active and at the same time, change their outlook towards the lifestyle they will be having as they grow old.  There are also fitness centers which offer exercise programs suitable for children and teens, based on their age, skill and of course, their fitness and personal condition.   </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are also CDs and DVDs that mix an aerobic workout with dances and other fun ways. Teens and older children may enjoy dancing to hip-hop and modern dances. Some would also show interest in doing aerobic dances, kickboxing, yoga and Pilates. You could also help your child participate in school-organized sports and activities. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are guidelines that should be kept in mind when involving your child in physical activity according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1997) and the Council for Physical Education for Children (1998). Children should at least be physically active within 30 to 60 minutes on all or most of the days of the week. Moderate to vigorous activity a day should last for about 10 to 15 minutes. Playing games and activities like biking, walking, running, etc. should also be included in the child’s activities. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To encourage physical activity, make sure to implement rules that would lead to healthier lifestyle. This would include setting time for watching television and computer games. Aside from that, make sure that your child would be eating meals not in front of the television or computer. This would promote or give time for parents to talk to children during meals. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The easiest way to teach and encourage children to exercise is to set an example. Obesity and overweight problems are not just children health concerns, alarmingly, a lot of adults also suffer from these health problems. The family exercising together helps the family build stronger and closer relationships. Aerobics would not only benefit your child, but the whole family as well. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

Aerobics For Kids

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Aerobics During Pregnancy

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Everybody can benefit from exercise, even those who are handicapped. The elderly would exhibit health improvements when performing low-impact exercises. Pregnant women would also benefit from low-impact aerobic exercises.  Those who practice aerobics while pregnant would experience easier labor and child-birth.   </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> There are also studies that showed women who have been performing aerobic exercises have reduced risk of undergoing caesarean operation/ surgery, quicker recovery whether it is physical or from postpartum depression.  These women would also shed pounds gained during pregnancy, faster.  Overall, women would testify that they had healthier pregnancy compared with other women. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Exercising while pregnant does not mean that soon-to-be-mothers would carry on the same pace or exercises they were doing prior to pregnancy. Since expecting mothers are practically sustaining two lives in their bodies, they should not be exerting too much in their exercises.  Pregnant women are recommended to perform aerobic exercises for not more than 30 minutes.  When exercising too much, the body temperature of both mother and child could increase. This could cause problems with the baby, excessive heat during the first trimester could cause birth defects. While later on during second trimester, it could trigger premature birth. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To avoid hyperthermia or excessive heat, exercises can be performed early in the morning when the weather is cooler.  Pregnant women should drink plenty of water and avoid exerting too much force or energy, like weightlifting.  Places like saunas and steam rooms should be avoided.   As all pregnant women know, exercises which would make the abdomen and the stomach vulnerable should be avoided by all means.  Jumping movements should also be avoided. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Light weight-lifting can also be practiced by pregnant women.  This would be able to prepare them for carrying the baby after birth.  Although, experts would always recommend that before proceeding to any kind of aerobic routine or program, doctor’s advice is very important.   Other forms of exercise which could be carried out during the first trimester would include swimming, walking, and there are special aerobic programs designed for pregnant women.  While exercising, it is important to keep eat and keep your body hydrated.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> During the second and last trimester, the weight of the baby could have an effect on your movements.  Maintaining your balance is hard since the weight could provide stress in your joints.  During this time, marching in place could replace your usual exercise routine.  Exercises which would require you to bend over, spin and quick turning movements can cause the mother to lose balance and result into injury. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Use caution as you move across the floor. You may want to try a prenatal water aerobics class if one is offered in your community. It offers many of the same benefits as aerobics on land- a workout for your heart and body and the camaraderie of other expectant mothers without the stress on your joints or the risk of injury or a fall.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Even though aerobics has many benefits, doctors may not recommend it to some pregnant moms especially if they show signs of preeclampsia or worsening hypertension.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) also cautions pregnant women against aerobic exercises that would require them to lie on their backs when they’re about 20 weeks pregnant.  Generally, if a pregnant woman is experiencing unusual symptoms like pain, bleeding, rapid heartbeat or dizziness, exercises should be stopped. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div>

Aerobics During Pregnancy

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