The benefits of walking in children
The society in which we live promotes the sedentary life not only of adults, but also of the little ones. Today, children prefer to stay on the couch with the tablet or the console and forget to go outside to play . The consequences of this sedentary lifestyle are directly observed in health. That i
The society in which we live promotes the sedentary life not only of adults, but also of the little ones. Today, children prefer to stay on the couch with the tablet or the console and forget to go outside to play . The consequences of this sedentary lifestyle are directly observed in health.That is why we are looking for healthy proposals and alternative habits that improve the quality of life of our children. In addition to encouraging children to practice a sport several days per week, we can also instill in them the "habit of walking", which has multiple benefits.
Why children should go out to walk Instilling children with the habit of walking should not be so difficult. We can introduce the activity with small gestures such aswalk to school
as much as possible or spend some time each afternoon on a family outing. Because the benefits of walking for children are many. Cam 1. Walking is one of the best exercises to combat childhood obesity, and we will be creating a habit for life. Being a
simple activity , walking is appropriate for everyone, children, adults and seniors regardless of their physical condition. 2. One of the greatest benefits of walking is observed in
physical health , improving endurance, agility and caring for cardiovascular health. Lung capacity is also benefited with this gesture as simple as going out every day.3. It is one of the most complete physical activities, because walking does not stop being an aer aerobic exercise
that is also free and has all the benefits of being outdoors. El 4. The moodis also enhanced with a walk, especially if it can be done in a forest or on the beach. We can not forget that hiking is one of the favorite activities for children and a good opportunity to discover nature. An 5. Brisk walking for half an hour each day also improves
school performance in children, promotes concentration, improves learning ability and stimulates the imagination. Es 6. Those children who already suffer from stress at an early age find in this walking exercise one of their best allies because it promotes relaxation and teaches them how to breathe correctly.7. If the walk is also done as a family, it is one of the best opportunities to encourage family chat and create
complicity links among the whole family. Laura Vélez.
Editor of Guiainfantil.com
