Off-Season Home Exercises to Keep Children in Shape
Today’s generation of kids is very different from generations past. There was a time many years ago when parents of children didn’t have to worry about their kids during the off-season because they knew their kids would stay active by riding their bikes and playing outdoors with their friends.
How Much Exercise Per Day Should My Child Have?
For your child to build strong muscles and bones and maintain a basic level of health, they should be getting adequate exercise.
Strength training for children – what parents need to know
I hear it all the time – “Is it ok for my son or daughter to lift weights?” or “I heard that children shouldn’t lift weights before they have finished growing.”
10 Exercises for a Great Parent-and-Kid Workout
While exercise is often a parent's time to decompress, it's also a great activity to do with your kids when there's not time to squeeze one in. It's good for kids and parents to be active, and doing it together allows parents to set a good example of how physical activity is important for a healthy body and mind.
Indoor Workouts Youth Soccer Players Can Do Anywhere
Children aged 6 and older need at least an hour of physical activity every day according to the Mayo Clinic (and common sense).
During the warmer months, it’s easy for your soccer kids to get that with games and practices. But even with more indoor facilities and programs like futsal, keeping up the pace is a challenge. Whether your soccer player is older and serious about their game, or just starting out but can’t get enough of the game, keeping active while working with a ball will benefit their game for the next season and beyond.
How to help young athletes manage training load
"Finding the balance between activity and recovery requires communication between the medical practitioner, coach, parents and the athlete."
