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Young people should be given the chance and encouragement to engage in physical activities that are suitable for their age group. According to research, children and teenagers should engage in 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day.

How does regular physical activity help?

Physical activities help in cognitive growth, often academic brilliance, increased focus, stronger bones, stronger muscles, and reduce chances of mental illness too. It can also create a sense of sportsmanship in young minds and can expose them to the culture of healthy competition which is crucial in life.

Continuous exercises that raise the heart rate and breathing rate are referred to as aerobic activities. A teen’s capacity for exercise grows with regular aerobic exercises. Additionally, it aids in the prevention of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, roller skating, jumping rope, and dancing are a few examples of aerobic activities.

What if your child is not interested in sports?

A few teenagers do not enjoy sports, which often leads to them not indulging in any physical activity at all. This can be prevented by enrolling in and trying out several non-competitive physical activities until they find one, they enjoy.

Parents have an active role in ensuring that their children indulge in sufficient physical activity daily. They should monitor their screen time and keep a tab on their children’s digital presence. Enrolling your kid in an activity and attending sessions with them can not only help make the process of keeping a check on their schedule but can also help form a deeper bond with them.