Sharing physical activities with your kids isn't just a good way to get your heart pumping and burn calories. It's also a great way to build family bonds. With the rapid increase in childhood obesity, it’s important to raise active, healthy children who think of fitness as something that makes them feel good, not a chore to be endured.
Researchers believe that active toddlers and preschoolers will grow into active children, who become active teens who remain active throughout adulthood. Making fitness part of family activities is a great way to spend time together while teaching your children the values of regular activity.
Colette has many years of experience of teaching children in the martial arts industry. She developed and instructed programs for children from 4 years of age.
Let Colette create a workout for you and your family that will take into consideration your child’s age and interests. The following are just a few examples;
- Parent/child bonding with Yoga – practicing yoga with your infant, toddler or teen is a wonderful bonding experience. You will be setting your child out on the right path in life with a strong and confident body, mind, and spirit.
- Kickboxing and Self-defense – using martial arts as a vehicle to teach your child basic fundamental skills of focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness, coordination and building self-confidence
- Swimming pool workout – have fun in the pool and get a great cardio workout at the same time!
- Forget fitness, have Fun! – enjoy working out with your children with games that incorporate cardio and weight training.
Children who are active will have:
- Stronger muscles and bones
- Reduced risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and obesity
- Better outlook on life and can handle physical and emotional challenges
- Less stress and anxiety
- Increased energy levels and endurance
- Improved digestion
- Better focus and self-expression
- Improved gross and fine motor development
- Sleep better
- Higher confidence and self-esteem
- Have fun in their healthy and physically fit lifestyle
