I have talked to many parents concerned about their children not getting enough exercise. This led me to embark on a journey to help your kids re-discover how fun exercise can really be. This is why I have decided to open a “kids only” fitness boot camp and karate program in Canton Michigan. This program will begin in March 2009. To get more information on this program you can visit www.michigantransformationbootcamp.com.

As adults, we often think of exercise as going to a gym and running on a treadmill for an hour of boring exercise or using exercise machines for one boring repetition after another.

On the contrary, exercise does not have to be boring. As a matter of fact, that’s why most Americans don’t exercise at all. They can’t tolerate the mindless repetition often associated with exercise.

When kids are introduced to fun activities that they enjoy doing, such as, jumping over objects in an obstacle course or jumping up to throw a karate kick, they won’t have to be forced to exercise – they will want to.   As a matter of fact, they won’t really see this as exercise at all, but instead as playing or having fun.

Here are some helpful tips to encourage your kids to start exercising.

Ø       Find out what they enjoy doing that involves moving their body in some way. It doesn’t really matter if they join a sport’s team or simply take a swimming class; the important thing is to get them moving.

Ø       Don’t force them to exercise – that won’t work! Instead help them to discover an activity they really enjoy and then encourage them to just start doing it.

Ø       Give them an incentive to exercise. Maybe agree to take them on a special trip if they stick with an activity for 2 months.

Action step for today …

Talk to your kids today. Don’t put it off. Help them discover an activity they really enjoy. This may take some exploring, but I believe that most kids will be open to trying new and exciting activities if we as parents guide them along the way.

God Bless and enjoy the journey with your kids!

I welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions so go ahead and leave your comments –I’d love to hear from you.

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Be Organic God’s Way!

Edwin

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