Good Exercise Moves for Children

There are many exercise movements children can do to improve their physical fitness. Such moves can benefit their health and well-being. These movements help improve strength, balance, and muscle tone. Not only is exercise is a great way for children to deal with all the physical and social changes they endure, it's also a good way for them to gain confidence and feel better about themselves. Kids should do about an hour of exercise every day.

  1. Jumping Rope

    • Fit WebMD recommends jumping rope as a great exercise for kids. Jumping rope is a bone-strengthening aerobic exercise that kids can do independently or with friends. It is also something that is inexpensive and an exercise that parents can participate in as well.

    Modified Sit-ups

    • Healthy Children recommends modified sit-ups for children. This exercise movement is performed with knees bent and the feet flat on the floor. Modified sit-ups are good for building muscle and increasing lung capacity. Children can perform this exercise with assistance from parents or friends, or they can do them on their own. Healthy Children says it is important for children to do these exercises two to three times a week, for about 20 minutes a session.

    Leg Raises Using an Exercise Ball

    • According to "Parents," exercise moves using an exercise ball can be great for children. One in particular involves sitting on the ball with the back straight. While balancing on the ball, the child lifts one foot approximately ten inches and then places it down and lifts the other foot. For every repetition, each foot should remain lifted for about ten seconds. This exercise is great for strengthening abdominal muscles and increasing a child's balance.

    Plank

    • "Family Circle" recommends chair squats as a great exercise for children. Kids stand about six inches in front of the chair with feet hip-width apart. While holding their arms parallel to the ground, they should squat down in a sitting position just until the rear touches the chair and then stand up. They should inhale as they squat and exhale as they stand up. This should be performed for about 10 repetitions. This exercise is good for leg strength and balance.

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