Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic Exercise             Aerobic Exercise (also known as cardio) is physical exercise of relatively low intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process. Aerobic literally means "living in air", and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism. Generally, light-to-moderate intensity activities that are sufficiently supported by aerobic...

Read More

Types Of Physical Exercise

Types Of Physical Exercise             Any type of physical activity is good if it makes your muscles work more than usual. People of all ages can improve their health and well-being by becoming more physically active. There are many types of physical activity as written below: 1)     Aerobics 2)     Bodybuilding 3)     Running 4)     Squat 5)     Sport 6)     Stretching 7)     Walking 8)     Weight training 9)    ...

Read More

Basic Modes Of Physical Exercises

Basic Modes Of Physical Exercises              People do physical exercises as a part of their healthy lifestyle to get stronger and healthier or stay strong and healthy or to improve their body image. There are three basic modes of physical exercises: 1)  Flexibility exercises help the human body in general or its part in particular to be able to reach farther and bend better. 2) Aerobic exercises...

Read More

Physical Exercise

Physical Exercise             Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment. Photo Credit Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune...

Read More

Making Physical Activity A Part Of A Child's Life

Making Physical Activity A Part Of A Child's Life              Many physical activities fall under more than one type of activity. This makes it possible for your child to do two or even three types of physical activity in one day. Talk with children about physical activity and make sure they understand that everyone needs physical activity. It is an important part of staying healthy, not only for their body,...

Read More

Infant And Toddler Health

Preventing Falls For Babies And Toddlers             Falls are the most common cause of accidents in every age group. As babies and children become more and more mobile, falls and bumps become more likely. Injuries to children often happen unexpectedly because grown-ups don't realize what children can do and how quickly they develop new skills.  Photo Credit The most useful thing you can do to try and keep...

Read More

Encouraging Kids To Be Active

Encouraging Kids To Be Active             Anyone who's seen kids on a playground knows that most are naturally physically active and love to move around. But what might not be apparent is that climbing to the top of a slide or swinging from the monkey bars can help lead kids to a lifetime of being active. Photo Credit As they get older, it can be a challenge for kids to get enough daily activity. Reasons...

Read More

Movement And Play For Babies

Movement And Play For Babies          In her first 18 months, your baby will learn to lift her head, roll over, sit, crawl, stand and walk. Play is one of the best ways to get her moving. Getting your baby moving is good for his development, and so is play. So when you put play and movement together every day, you and your baby are off to a great start. Photo Credit Playing on the floor with you is a good...

Read More

Activities For Younger Children

Activities For Younger Children              Babies and Children are instinctively active. Daily movement helps to develop their senses and ability to move. When choosing physical activities for babies, toddlers and young children, focus on activities that are fun. All the activities children enjoy increase their ability to move with confidence and competence. Photo Credit Activities For Children 0-2 Years  ...

Read More

Why Is Physical Activity Important In Early Childhood

Why Is Physical Activity Important In Early Childhood               Physical Activity into young children's lives is essential for creating a foundation of movement and activity that they will carry with them throughout the rest of their lives. Physically active children learn habits in early childhood that greatly increase their chances of remaining physically active through their young adult and teenage...

Read More

Child Care

Child Care                         Child Care is the caring for and supervision of a child or children, usually from newborn to age thirteen. Child care is the action or skill of looking after children by a day-care center, babysitter, or other providers.  Photo Credit Children's healthy development depends on safe and positive experiences when they are very young....

Read More