Let’s get our children involved in physical activity NOW!!
It is a sad reflection of our current life-style that 1 in 4 children are overweight and 1 in 7 children are obese.
“Over eating is not the main cause of child obesity,” says an Auckland specialist, Dr Wayne Cutfield
“There has been a change from physical activities for children to sedentary activities.”
The sedentary lifestyle is due to television, PlayStation, computer games and the internet. Unfortunately, we are moving into a much more technologically sophisticated era that involves a lot more computer and sedentary activity.
Children need at least an hour of exercise a day where they get a bit of a sweat up!
Physical activity can:
- Increase feeling of well-being
- Reduce the risk of heart disease
- Develop a strong, efficient heart
- Provide more energy
- Assist with weight control
- Lower cholesterol
- Lower blood pressure
- Provides enjoyment/fun
- Increase alertness/concentration
- Improve flexibility
- Increase muscle strength
- Increase muscle tone
- Reduce stress
- Improve sleep
- Increase self confidence
- Improve your posture
- Help you relax
- Develop strong bones
- Improve your appearance
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