Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Do Kids need to Exercise??

Regular exercise have numerous benefits. When adults talk about exercise its about exercising in gym or treadmills and weight trainings or specific exercise programmes like Pilates, yoga, and and many more. Like adults, Kids also need to incorporate exercise in their lives to withdraw its numerous benefits.
Exercise helps children be active. Physically active children develop stronger muscles and body and are less likely to be overweight or obese.Exercise also prevent children from developing diseases like type 2 diabetes .
Exercise lowers blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.
Physically active sleep better and deal with life's emotional and physical challenges in a better way than those with sedentary lifestyle.
For kids exercising could be games or co-curricular activities at school and biking and helping parents at home rather than just sitting glued in front of computers, PS3 or television sets. Its time people realize the importance of exercises and being physically active and teach the same to young kids for their health and wellness.

Monday, August 30, 2010

A Diet without Exercise - Harmful!

Losing weight is not just about counting calories. How you lose matters more to your body specially bones. 
A research shows that, " People who simply followed a diet schedule for one year lost bone density in the lower spine and hip. In contrast, dieters who exercised maintained their bone density".
Also modifying your lifestyle is very important. An active lifestyle promotes healthy body. :-)