Are Kids Getting Enough Exercise, or Too Much?

"I have 3 simple recommendations for types of exercise your child can practice to be strong and prepared for Junior High School and High School. Send me a message and let’s talk about what can done to best prepare your child!"

Children and adolescents are not expected to participate in a formal exercise routines right now. They are expected to PLAY! Kids love to play. It is recommended that children get physically active AT LEAST 1-3 hours per day.

The increasing use of handheld electronics does call for consistent surveillance from parents and educated professionals regarding youth behavioral patterns and adequate physical activity awareness.

Some children are physically active 3+HOURS/Day following a training regimen that demands the body to respond, adapt, and improve in all year-round sport. Specialized training and nutritional recommendations for youth sports are two of the most important topics to discuss when year-round play and training is the goal. Young athletes excessively training without proper guidance can increase the risk of overtraining and burnout, which are two more topics equally as important to discuss and develop a plan with a professional.

I have 3 easy recommendations on the types of exercise your child needs to be strong and prepared for Junior High School and High School. Send a quick message and let’s talk about what can done to best prepare your child!

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