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How To Encourage A Child To Exercise

Health And Fitness : Exercise Guide

Children naturally tend to be very active in their first few years. You want to encourage this to continue.

The key is to make a link between exercise and fun. For young children if something is not fun they just will not do it!

The best way therefore is to play with your children - little ball games are also great for co-ordination as well as exercise.

At the appropriate age teach your child to ride a bike, and also how to do something very simple like skipping.

Generally by encouraging activity every day and not simply plonking your child in front of the TV you will ensure that your child looks forward to exercise.


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