What kind of work out should I give my 8YO?!
Question: My son is 8 and cant even get into push-up position much less do a push-up. He is in very bad condition, he will get tired after 10 min at the park. I nee help with a program for him , I dont want to damage him with adult exercise's as I'e heard they can damage a growing body
He is 4ft 7" 80lbs
Answers: My son is 8 and cant even get into push-up position much less do a push-up. He is in very bad condition, he will get tired after 10 min at the park. I nee help with a program for him , I dont want to damage him with adult exercise's as I'e heard they can damage a growing body
He is 4ft 7" 80lbs
You have to start with easy exericed jumping jacks, sit up jogging and gradually increase over time
As to the push-up's- just work on getting him into the right positon then worry about actually doing one.
It will take a lot of time just work w/ him 30min a day untill he can do more
he shouldn't have a structured workout at this age!!
do fun things with him! like run around the playground with him!
or do some bike-riding around your neighborhood with him (much less tiring than walking/running but still great exercise!).
or go on an "expedition" in the forest when you're actually hiking a trail. & if he gets tired, then let him rest a while & play around with him once he's ready again.
Get him involved in youth sports, or bring him to the park to play a fun game of soccer or something. If he doesn't have any health problems like asthma, the biggest step may just be getting him motivated.
Take him to the park and let him play til he's tired. I also have my children on Juice Plus. It gives them all the 17 fruits and vegetables they need. It comes in capsule, chewables, and gummies. There is also a shake called Juice Plus Complete. Go to juiceplus.com/+tc84591 Hope this helps!
I would start with his diet. Eliminate all junk food with a treat once per week. Then I would get him riding a bike every day. Maybe you could go riding with him. Or even do walks with him...not too slowly. Once he starts riding a lot I would enroll him in a sport or karate.
He might just be uninterested in those things.
If you can find some type of playing exercise you might get lucky.
You might have to try many different things so don't get discouraged.
Maybe some swimming or something different from what he normally sees.
have him join a karate class or something. take him to the park even if he always gets tired, he will have to build the endurance to get used to it. play catch or frisbee with him in your yard. then have him join a sports team!
I dont think you should have him do exercises. BUt Im sure some lifestyle changes are inorder. Instead of letting him watch TV or play video games, have him ride his bike or rollerblade. Maybe try signing him up for soccer or another team sport. At his age peer pressure works wonders. If he was to make friends in sports, he would desire to be playing with his friends. You as a parent can also control his diet. Limti his sodas and junk food.
Also in my opinion, children at his age get many of their habits form their greatest role model...YOU. It may sound harsh but take a look at what kind of example you are setting for him. How can you expect him to live an active lifestyle and the right things if you are surrounding him with bad examples.
EDIT: I didnt say you were a bad dad..or didnt mean to anyways. I was only saying IF you are setting bad examples, then that should be corrected. I dont know anything about your parenting habits, was only giving my opinion on something you asked for our opiniions on. I truly didnt mean to imply that I though you were doing something wrong.
It sounds to me that your son is just not interested in physical activity as, being past military, Im sure you were. You need to find a mentally challenging exercise that will keep his interest but still help build the physical cordination required to make it through school without daily ridicule. But, Im sure you remember as well as I from school that some kids just dont take to athletics. Maybe your son is going to be that way. If so no matter how much you push, he will fight you.
Just get him doing nonweight exercises. Like jumping jacks, pushups, sit ups, pull ups etc..Get him on a good whole grain diet with no sodas or caffeine and lots of water. Skim Milk or Light Soy Milk with a high protein cereal for breakfast helps to.