Most of today’s children suffer from weight problems and the rate is increasing day by day. The dilemma is given by the fact of not really doing physical exercise in children and poor diet. Today, many of the children want to have fun in their free time by playing video games, watching television or reading. Previously, young people acquired enough physical activities that they accomplished while playing soccer, baseball, or even climbing trees and building tree houses.

Energetic children have been found to be much healthier and physically fit. A good activity program incorporates exercises to build power and flexibility. The program implemented by children is completely different from the versions adopted by adults. The main explanation for children who do not like physical exercise is that they generally find it repetitive and boring. To get their attention, you have to make physical exercise a little more interesting. That can be done by including fun in the form of games. In other words, several games can be changed by adding much more physical activity to them. In the beginning, moms and dads or instructors should organize these kinds of games. They have to be involved with them in such games. When they get interested, they will invite their friends to make it a group activity.

A great way for kids to get the exercise they need and have fun at the same time is by walking the dog to the park. Bring a Frisbee and let your child and your dog have fun. While chasing each other, your child will get the exercise he needs and the fun he wants. The key is to get them to do something fun, that way they don’t even realize they are exercising!

Take your child for a bike ride to the library instead of driving, or take long walks and hikes through the woods. Children love adventures and this will help them exercise their mind and body. A great way for young children to exercise is by playing with the wheelbarrow. The child doing the wheelbarrow will develop upper body strength and the child holding the wheelbarrow will develop excellent strength in every way while having fun at the same time. Organize this into a competition and turn it into an obstacle course with a reward for the winner; This gives children more incentive to do their best. Easy training!

One of the funniest and easiest activities to implement is capturing the flag. Divide the children into teams, each with their own territory to protect. Give each team a flag to place deep within their territory. Dress the teams in different colored jerseys so they know who is who. The objective is to try to steal the flag of the other teams by running towards their territory. Make it even more fun by putting someone in charge of “tagging” the opposing team. This makes them run more and strategically plan their escape route! When someone is tagged, they can be released by another team member by tagging them. The game is won by capturing the flag and will provide hours of endless fun.