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Aerobics for children: sports, dance, classes, age, years
Aerobics diversifies well the physical activity of babies. The sets of exercises differ depending on the age. Preschoolers are given a lightweight version, training is carried out for 30 minutes as morning exercises or as a warm-up part, which is used by the sports section before training.
Aerobics for children: at what age to start classes
For children over 7 years old, more difficult workouts are provided, which train their muscle mass and skeleton, as well as teach self-control and good coordination of movements.
In addition to physical development, dance aerobics helps to develop a sense of rhythm and improve plasticity. They usually consist of two parts – dancing and games, in order to diversify the actions and switch from one to the other. So children get tired less and do not overwork mentally.
The benefits of these exercises are as follows:
- Training of joints, muscles and ligaments.
- Acquisition of physical tone and energy, good mood.
- Improving the function of the respiratory system.
- Strengthening of immunity.
- Correct physical development.
Children, in whose life there are aerobics classes, have a strong skeleton, do not suffer from obesity. Also, with an active lifestyle, the risk of cancer and heart disease is reduced. The psychological factor is of great importance – children are less susceptible to stress, depression, they are active and cheerful.
An example of dance and sports exercises
You can even work with your baby at home. Short exercises accompanied by rhythmic music will charge him with energy and good mood for the whole day.
You can use this version of the complex for self-preparation:
- Stand with your legs wide apart. Keep your hands on your belt. The right leg needs to be bent at the knee, transfer the weight of the body onto it, and in the meantime, put the left on the toe. Then do the same in the other direction. Change position 5 times in each direction.
- Put your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your right leg at the knee, raise and touch the elbow of your left hand. Repeat 6 times.
- Standing straight, sit on your toes. Back straight, arms forward, knees slightly apart. Repeat 6 times.
- Lying on your stomach, arms forward. Raise your arms and legs at the same time, as if performing the shape of a “boat”. Hold in position for a few seconds. Repeat – 6 times.
Simple and useful exercises can be presented in a playful way so as not to force the child, but he himself wanted and was drawn to these activities. Performing them every morning strengthens health and general well-being, and gives vigor.