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PE Lessons from home

by Marcus Rix

Have you been noticing that the kids are getting a little bit antsy since they aren’t getting their fix of their favourite PE lessons at school?
We have compiled a list of the best kinds of physical activity in line with helpful PE lessons which you can provide the rug rats from the luxury of your own home!

BEST KINDS OF ACTIVITY

According to the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention, the recommended daily activity for a child averages at about 60 minutes of moderate - vigorous physical exercise. This 60 minutes per day is quite easy being a kid as you are constantly on the move, although as the majority of this is advised to be moderate-vigorous physical activity, it is essential to provide this in the most enjoyable way possible.

Aerobic exercise

This type of exercise is certainly the most beneficial as it works towards full-body strengthening routines, and increases cardiovascular capacity. Anything that gets the heart pumping and the breathing heavier the better!

Muscle Strengthening exercises

Any exercise that includes a combination of running, climbing, stretching and flexing will be beneficial to helping our kid’s muscles develop efficiently. Even a set of basic push ups can work wonders in adding to our daily 60 minute goal.

Bone Strengthening exercises

Bone strengthening exercises such as running or jumping should be included at least 3 times per week when working towards a child’s 60 minutes per day.

Unsure of the difference between moderate-vigorous physical activity? Try following this example - if your child is participating in a game of tag at school for 30 minutes, you would assume this would amount to a more vigorous output as they are performing rapid movements whilst they exert a lot more energy. On the other hand, if they walked a period of 20 minutes home after school, this may be considered moderate activity as this is quite a low strain on the body (e.g. breathing as normal, low heart rate).

BEST EXERCISES IN THE HOME OR GARDEN

VIRTUAL ONLINE STREAMING VIDEOS –

BEGINNER KIDS WORKOUTS

Joe Wicks – AKA The Body Coach

Here is a great range of kid’s beginner lessons as part of “The Body Coach” series that incorporate quick, easy and enjoyable exercises for all ages. Joe will also be running multiple videos as part of a new series regarding school closures! It’s called PE with Joe, and it’s a workout specifically designed for kids when they can’t get their PE fix at school.
Visit The Body Coach on Youtube here

“Ready Steady Go Kids”

The team are offering a great range of similarly styled fun at-home online clinics targeting pre-schoolers. You can visit the Ready Steady Go Kids Facebook page here for their latest content and offers that would suit children aged 1.5-6 years:

VIRTUAL PE APPS

Sworkit Kids

This Sworkit Kids app can provide specific exercises relating to age, ability and level of fitness. These workouts attempt to incorporate goal achieving, game-type scenarios to keep the little ones entertained whilst they achieve their daily activity goals.

Try our new “Myfit Virtual” experience which allows our customers to chat and/or video call with our store teams directly to ensure you are getting the best advice possible upon purchase.
The team now have the ability to virtually run you through our product range to find you that perfect fit.

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