That physical fitness is a subject discussed and promoted only among adults is very erroneous. It is true though that this is often mentioned every time adults talk about the dangers posed by inactivity, alcohol, tobacco, and fatty diet to ones health and the need for workout routines and diet. The kids definitely are not bothered by these problems yet. However, you may think the same but the fact is even kids now have lifestyles that can be disastrous to their health.
In the recent years, you must have seen many kids growing obese and suffering hypertension just as adults do. Blame it on their growing addiction to computer games and cable TV. Both are modern day versions of pipers that can lead kids to jump into the ocean of physical inactivity and obesity. Unfortunately, as these develop, the kids have found fun times measured in gigabytes and pixels. You would see lesser number of kids playing balls in the lawns or biking around the neighborhood. You can still hear shouting matches though but from inside the house and in front of a latest video game.
The kids sedentary lifestyle has only worsened with the type of food they normally prefer to eat. The TV, which they worship, also preaches them the news on the latest craze from huge fast-food chains known for providing the most delicious fat to unwitting customers. In their childish ignorance, of course, they tend to think that food can only be tasty if it is rich with fat and abundant with either sugar or salt.
Unhealthy eating habits and the couch potato tendencies have far worse effects on kids than scratches acquired from minor accidents while playing outdoors. Hence, if you have kids, you should make sure that they spend ample time for physical fitness. You will have to learn some tricks at convincing them though. It may be hard to them to break habits learned from watching too much TV or playing on the computer. You know your kids more deeply than anyone does and you can surely find ways at persuading them to try enjoyable activities that would demand many physical activities.
Just remember that kids will always love anything that they have fun doing. Try inviting them for walks in the park, hikes in the woods and hills, or allow them to play active sports such as basketball or soccer. As soon as they learn to enjoy these, you would not have to worry about telling them to stay from the computer for a while. They will keep themselves fit with these activities and they will learn to forge friendships.
Kids, who learn to value fitness early, will cherish it as they grow. They would be able to sense immediately if they gain weight and would take measures to prevent obesity. Therefore, it is good to discuss and actually involve them in physical fitness in their young age. Taking care of that aspect is something that modern parenting should pay attention to.
