A healthy life cannot be conceived without physical activity. Exercising prevents health problems, increases strength, provides energy, and can help reduce stress. It can also help maintain a healthy body weight and reduce appetite.With so many benefits, it's hard to think why someone wouldn't exercise, but you'll be amazed to know that, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), less than half of the population aged 18 in our country, around 41.7 percent, engages in sports or exercise in their free time.It helps more children have a balanced diet and develop properly.
Read more HERE.In more down-to-earth terms, six out of ten Mexicans are sedentary. According to the results of the 2018 Sports Practice and Physical Exercise Module, this figure has not changed since 2013. What a concerning situation!According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in developing countries with emerging economies, such as Mexico, childhood overweight and obesity among preschool children exceeds 30 percent. What can we do about it?Besides balancing our children's meals, it is very important to encourage them to adopt the habit of exercise.Exercise in children promotes their growth, cognitive and emotional development. And in an age where technology is a fundamental part of everyone’s life, even for the youngest, eradicating childhood sedentary behavior sounds like a challenge for parents.However, these tips will help you promote the habit of exercise in children. Remember that we are not exclusively talking about practicing a sport, as any activity that involves bodily movement, such as jumping rope, walking, dancing, or even walking the dog, is considered physical activity.One of the most important things is setting an example; if your children see you exercising, they are likely to start doing it by imitation, and little by little they will develop a liking for it themselves. Seeing that it is a frequent habit at home will make them incorporate it into their lives too.Limit the hours your children spend in front of their phones, televisions, and any other devices that require them to remain static for long periods.Make sure physical activities are fun so that they don't feel like an obligation.You can also encourage them to learn something new and meet new people through a sport or a skill.What’s important is to teach them that there is a whole world of possibilities beyond the TV, computer, and cell phone. With our company and motivation, it is up to us to show them those other possibilities and always ensure their well-being.A balanced diet is not only carried out at home. There are foundations like
Drawing a Tomorrow or organizations like
Eat and Grow, which look after the development of children and young people, their nutrition, and their future, which you can support with
donations here, so their work can continue.