Rappler – Krista Garcia
“Do school-aged children already need a “fitness plan?” Yes! However, it’s not the typical diet or exercise regimen that adults usually sign up for. There is a growing concern about kids being less physically active these days. This is largely due to their increasingly sedentary lifestyles, influenced by living locations and increased use of gadgets. There is also a misconception that “being active” requires sports or vigorous exercise. However, any kind of unstructured play can also provide children the same amount of physical activity. It has the same benefits on their physical, emotional and mental well-being. If you want your child to start becoming more active, here is a week-long checklist to try with him or her. Keep in mind: small, daily decisions done consistently can have a big impact on your child’s health.”(more)