Move Your Body: Physical Activities for Children Both adults and
children need to lead active lives to maintain health, so why
not be active together and have fun doing it! But, remember
these points when choosing activities: - Choose activities your
child likes to do. Children like different things. What appeals
to one child may be a complete turnoff to another, even within
the same family. Let your child choose the activity
occasionally. - Choose age-appropriate activities. If an
activity is too difficult, the child will get discouraged. This
is especially important if you have children of different ages.
- Choose activities that fit into your day. You don't have to
schedule all of the activities in order to build fitness into
your daily routine. Making slight changes can work just as well.
Is the doctor's office on the second floor? Take the stairs
instead of the elevator. Below are some suggested ways to have
fun while developing endurance, strength, and flexibility. -
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