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How old should a kid be before using a treadmill or other cardio equipment? |
I have a friend who lives in a small town in the Upper Midwest. He and his wife have two kids, ages 8 and 6. He told me that his kids were starting to get a little pudgy. The kids have PE class only once a week for 45 minutes. Recess is indoors for at least 5 out of 9 months of the school year because of the weather. Their school has one gym, so the kids can't go the gym for recess because of PE classes. So they end up doing puzzles and board games instead. The school doesn't have any after school sports for kids their age. The nearest YMCA is more than 20 minutes away in good weather, and very difficult to get to during the winter months. He and his wife have a treadmill, but they think the kids are still too young to use a treadmill. Any ideas on how his kids can get some regular physical activity during the cold weather months? Would a different cardio exercise machine (like a stationary bike) be okay for the kids to use? Has everyone forgotten about playing OUTSIDE? Even in Minnesota, its reasonable to shag them out in the snow for an hour or so if they're dressed properly. Jebus, we're raising a generation of hot house plants!!! talk to pediatrician Kids should not be using exercise equipment or 'working out' before the age of 14, unless a pediatrician has said otherwise. As for the colder months, bundle them up and take them out for a walk... or find an indoor pool. Heck, what about ice skating lessons? paramedic Kids should be outside playing. If that means mom and dad have to go out w/ them, then so be it. Kids don't need exercise, they need to play. Depends on how mature the kids are if they are really immature for their age then they will play around and potentially get hurt... I would suggest trying a workout video or having them take gymnastics, karate, or dance.... Also see if their town has a rec. center get a membership( they are usually cheap) they should have stuff like basketball courts (and teams for kids) indoor pools, indoor/outdoor running tracks, etc. Good Luck I was a phys. ed. assistant... My parents are big on physical fitness... I live in Texas so I know what its like to not want to do sports outside!!! |
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