Christmas is just around the corner, and of course there are no shortages of gifts you could buy your children that are anything but good for them. But what about gifts that can only encourage the healthy physical activity that children need? After all, wouldn't you rather have the kids running around the yard for their fun than sitting in front of the newest Playstation to hit the market?
LEG SWINGS Performed like the side leg swing, but legs should move front to back.* SPREAD EAGLE SIT-UP x 10 Spread your feet wide and perform a full sit-up.BODY WEIGHT SQUAT Put a broomstick on your shoulders or your hands behind your head and squat.2. Activity ClassesTo top it all off, in this economy, we don't all have the money for all the newfangled gadgets. This is a gift you can put together yourself on a tight budget, have your kids help you build, and in the end it will even contribute directly to the family's finances by putting food on the table.* CLAPPINGPUSH-UPS x 10You don't need a gym for some of the best training of your life.The problem with most solid, dynamic-style warm-ups is that they require space that most gyms simply don't have. The idea, then, is to find a series of moves that get you ready to train, don't take a lot of time, and that you can perform while standing in the same place. Here's how it's done.* SUPERMAN x 10 Lie facedown with your arms and legs fully extended. Lift your hands and feet for two seconds.Here are 4 Christmas gifts that can surprise your kids while at the same time encouraging some healthy physical activity.HIP CIRCLES Lean against a wall with arms extended and trace circles with your knees.SIDE LEG SWINGS
This type of gift will continue delivering a healthy source of physical activity and never grow old.
Author: James Druman
No comments:
Post a Comment