Are your children getting enough exercise?
Physical activity is beneficial for muscle strength, healthier bones, confidence, concentration, healthy weight and an improvement in social skills. ( Check out this fact sheet for more information https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/…/dh_128144.pdf).
Children should be getting in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. With the colder weather, this becomes a little bit more difficult.
Here are a few tips and tricks on how to keep the kids moving:
- Perform jumping jacks in between TV shows.
- Plan active activities on the weekend such as bike riding, hiking, walks in the park
- Encourage outdoor play time.
📷Reid, Hamish & Foster, Charles. (2016). Physical activity infographic for Children and Young People.
