Why Fitness for Our Youth?

Why do we need to teach our youth, starting from birth, how to be fit? Below I've listed reasons why our childrens health and fitness is so important. I hope you will share it with others.

1. Once your baby is born, it is important to slowly begin exercising again (following your physician's advice and instructions).

2. Begin "including" your baby in your exercise routines, outdoor and indoor activities (with your SportsBaby carrier).

3. Now 1 out of every 3 children develop diabetes, because of their unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle with little exercise and unhealthy eating habits.

4. We, as parents, have the responsibility to help our children avoid developing this terrible disease by including them in our exercising and outdoor activities.

5. Exercising helps control weight, increases our muscle strength, lowers cholesterol and lowers our blood pressure.

6. Exercising and being active increases our energy levels and work capacity.

7. Exercise helps protect us against heart and blood vessel diseases.

8. Exercise and being active reduces our stress, increases relaxation, decreases anxiety and releases tension.

9. Exercise and activity increases our bone density and bone strength.

10. Exercise not only gives us healthy benefits, it's fun and makes us feel better.

11. Examples of great activities: water aerobics (aqua fitness), riding your bike, hiking, power walking, strength training, yoga or pilates, and many more.

12. Take your SportsBaby carrier along. It gives you a great way to include your baby in your activities and exercise routines.

Let's help our children, starting from birth, to live a healthy, active lifestyle. Let's help them avoid developing childhood diabetes. We can do it! Check out www.onboardoutfitters.com and get your SportsBaby on.