Empowering Healthy Kids Blog

A summary of ideas for parents to get their kids active from Robert Gotlin, D.O. Sports Medicine Specialist, Beth Israel Medical Center:

• Parents who believe their children may not be safe by themselves should join in the activities and be a role model for the children.
• Take a walk together in a local park, play catch or Frisbee® or watch as the child plays on the jungle gym or playground equipment.
• You don’t necessarily need to go to a gym to lift weights. Gotlin recommends using something as simple as cans of vegetables for weight training.
• Most importantly, have fun.
• Avoid serious competition that can lead to disappointment and failure.
• Children who see their parents having fun exercising will also enjoy the activity and are more likely to continue the exercise habit as they grow older.

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