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In the past, parents worried more about their children being home by the time the street lights came on than whether they got the recommended amount of daily activity. Today, parents are advised to monitor their children’s body mass index (height-to-weight ratio) as the obesity epidemic among children ages 6 to 19 has reached 25 percent, almost quadruple what it was in the 1960s. Physical activity helps children by preventing them from becoming obese or helping them to lose weight if necessary, it also teaches them healthy habits that last a lifetime. Here are Red Dragon’s top 10 reasons why kids should get plenty of exercise:
RED DRAGON’S TOP 10 REASONS CHILDREN SHOULD EXERCISE
1.A HEALTHY, LIFETIME HABIT
Kids who exercise are more likely to keep exercising as an adult.
2.MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY
Exercise helps children achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
3.MAINTAIN A STRONG BODY
Regular physical activity helps build and maintain strong, healthy muscles, bones and joints.
4.SPORTS DEVELOP OTHER SKILLS
Exercise aids in the development of important interpersonal skills. This is especially true for kids who participate in martial arts.
5.FEEL BETTER AND SLEEP BETTER
Exercise improves the quantity and quality of children’s sleep.
6.PERFORM BETTER IN SCHOOL
Research shows that exercise promotes improved school attendance and enhances children’s academic performance. (Red Dragon monitors school grade & citizenship performance prior to testing for a new belt, we believe school is #1 in a child life)
7.DEVELOP A STRONG SELF-IMAGE
Kids who exercise have greater self-esteem and better self-images.
8.REDUCE THE RISK OF CERTAIN DISEASES
participating in regular physical activity prevents or delays the development of many chronic diseases for children (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension) and promotes health.
9.REDUCE ANXIETY AND STRESS
Children who are active in Martial Arts report fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression and a better overall mood
10. IMPROVE MOTOR SKILLS
Exercise helps improve children’s motor coordination and enhances the development of various motor performance skills.
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