Helping Overweight Teens Get Moving

 Helping Overweight Teens Get Moving

A residential school program for overweight adolescents that costs more than $5,000 monthly was mentioned recently. Just thinking about it should make you lose some weight, haha. These plans follow the same general outline as the most popular recommendations: a regimented diet and regular exercise. College preparatory classes and counseling services should be available. Well, how about those children? Is the school setting providing them with a realistic opportunity to adopt healthy habits that will last a lifetime, or are they merely being herded into submission to be eaten by the wolves once they leave?

I looked for success stories of kids who had finished these programs and established healthy lifestyles, but I couldn't find any. If you're feeling stuck and don't know what more to do, I did locate some alternative suggestions.

Working Out Can Be Enjoyable

First things first: find an activity—indoors or out—that your youngster enjoys doing for exercise. While most overweight children may not be overly enthusiastic about sprinting and jumping, what about riding a bike? Using a Global Positioning System (GPS) while trekking is another concept I'd want to test out. Geocaching seems like a ton of fun for outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone can do it. While adventuring in the local forests and hills, adults have reported shedding twenty, thirty, or even forty pounds. Concurrently instructive in mathematics, physics, and science, learning to use a GPS is a win-win.

I think it's important for parents to enroll their children in martial arts classes if they exhibit any interest. Martial arts not only teach self-defense, but also discipline, respect for authority, confidence, and self-esteem in children.

Engage in conversation with your pupils. Discover their potential interests and go over the possibilities with them.

One positive example is my son. Even though he was never overweight, he did have saggy skin at the age of 13. He was a diligent student who rarely ventured outdoors; instead, he spent most of his time indoors playing Nintendo. He is a senior in high school, playing football and living life, thanks to the local kids who invited him to start playing five years ago. Even though he's only a teenager, his physique has transformed into something impressive: toned muscles and flawless skin. I have faith that he will maintain his new, better lifestyle going ahead because he is self-assured, popular, and liked.

We had purchased a bike for him before he started playing football, but he hardly ever rode it. He possesses a pogo stick, a mini-scooter, and a skateboard. We gave karate a shot, but he hurt his wrist while practicing at school and never wanted to go back. Nearly everyone experiences an improvement in their mood after discovering an enjoyable kind of physical exercise, however it may take some time to discover the perfect fit.

Lots more suggestions came from a search for "indoor sports Vancouver Washington" (quotes removed). To find indoor activities in your area, look in the phone book or online if you live in a city. I came across these:

Outdoor Spaces:

this website: http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/about/faq/eastvancouver.htm

Indoor Sports at Vancouver

Click here to visit the Indoor Sports facility website. that cater to both kids and adults

Exercise Walking:

At http://www.combose.com/Sports/Walking/, you can find more relevant information. this isn't a site in your area

Sports Books for Children

Guy Bailey's The Ultimate Sport Lead-Up Game Book: The Greatest Games for Teaching and Improving Skills in Grades K-8

Obtain it at this URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966972716/.

as well as The Immaculate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book: Engaging and Practical Exercises for Kids to Learn Movement, Fitness, and Sport Skills by Guy Bailey

Visit http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966972740/ for detailed product information.

Another game that I think is great for teaching children dance moves is Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). Playing the game well also helps you become in great condition because you have to move around a lot. All throughout the globe, you may find clubs and websites that are solely focused on the sport.

It only takes finding an activity that your children will enjoy doing that gets their blood pumping to make them happy and active. Even if they are hesitant at first, they will quickly warm up. Maybe you'll also discover something that you adore. Wait to purchase pricey equipment until you and your children truly enjoy it, and don't be scared to test a few items until you discover what works. In the long run, you'll save the same amount by consuming fewer food, soft drinks, and medical expenses. If you get active, your children will be more likely to do the same.

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