PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WHO
ARE NOT INTO COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Children and adolescents who are not into competitive sports can choose from
an array of physical activities that provide a host of health benefi ts.
who are not into competitive sports.
According to Piedmont Health, hiking is
a whole-body exercise that gets the heart
pumping, making it a wonderful cardiovascular
activity. Cardiovascular exercise has
been linked to a number of benefi ts, including
a lower risk for conditions such as heart
disease, stroke and high cholesterol. Hiking
also is considered a weight-bearing exercise
that helps to build muscle mass.
• Skateboarding: Skateboarding has come
a long way since modern parents were children.
Th ough skateboarding might once
have been frowned upon due to skateboarders’
penchant for practicing in places
that were off limits, the perception of
skateboarding has now changed dramatically
and the activity is touted as great exercise.
A 2018 study published in the journal
Gait & Posture found that skateboarding
helps participants develop a strong sense
of balance. Th e motions required to ride a
skateboard also help to increase heart rate,
which can provide a boost to cardiovascular
health.
• Cycling: Many young children love riding
their bikes, and it’s worth noting that
an afternoon of cycling provides an incredible
full-body workout. Th e Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health notes that
the health benefi ts associated with cycling
include improved cardiovascular fi tness,
stronger muscles, greater coordination and
general mobility, and reduced body fat.
Cycling also has been linked to improved
mental health, as riding a bike releases feelgood
endorphins that can reduce stress.
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Competitive sports provide a wonderful
opportunity for children to
be physically active. Th at’s a notable
benefi t and one that could help to confront
a growing problem of overweight and obesity
among modern youths.
Data from the World Health Organization
indicates 37 million children under the age
of fi ve were overweight in 2022, while more
than 390 million youngsters between the
ages of fi ve and 19 were overweight or obese
in that same year. In addition, the percentage
of children and adolescents across the
globe who qualifi ed as obese in 2022 had
grown considerably since 1990, increasing
from 2 to 5 percent during that span.
Sports can defi nitely help to remedy the
overweight and obesity epidemic among
youths across the globe, but what about
children who are not into competitive athletics?
Th e Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommends all children and
adolescents, including non-athletes, get
at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous
physical activity each day. Th at might
sound diffi cult for parents of non-athletes,
but there are a number of physical activities
beyond organized athletics that can ensure
kids get all the exercise they need.
• Dancing: Th e National Institutes of
Health notes that dancing is both an exciting
and eff ective workout that benefi ts the
body in myriad ways. Dancing is a versatile
form of exercise that encompasses everything
from ballroom dancing to salsa. Th e
NIH notes that dancing is a great cardiovascular
exercise that also helps to build
strong bones and muscles and improve balance.
Dancing also is a social activity, which
means it can provide many of the same
benefi ts related to social interactions that
are often attributed to team sports.
• Hiking: Hiking is another physical activity
that can provide great exercise for youngsters
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