Although there are children who have a special innate interest in playing sports, there are others who find it more difficult to engage in physical activity. And it is not surprising, since sedentary lifestyle predominates in current leisure and entertainment: checking social networks, playing video games, watching series and movies… But it is not ideal to let children spend hours and hours sitting on the couch.
Exercise brings numerous benefits from childhood. To begin with, it is vital when it comes to combating childhood obesity. It also strengthens the muscles and bones of children, strengthens the cardiovascular system, and helps them have strength, endurance, agility, flexibility and coordination. Likewise, it is very positive for your mental health and cognitive development. It instills in them the value of effort and, in the case of team sports, also the need for cooperation between teammates, being in fact a good link to establish friendships.
Therefore, it is essential to instill in children the habit of playing sports from a young age. To do this, we can put into practice simple tips that will give them a boost when it comes to getting going.
