Children of this age and day are unlikely to comprehend the benefits that can be reaped from a good exercise. For today’s children, exercise is a foreign language word. They don’t want to hear it; they don’t want to do anything with it. Just hand them their gaming gadget and they are set for the afternoon. Community playgrounds and recreation centers remain unattended shrines; in addition, children also pay no mind to the school playground equipment.
It is our responsibility as parents to teach kids about the importance of exercise and what can do this job better than a song? Research shows that children understand things better when they are communicated in a witty way. So get your guitar out or settle down on the piano seat, and gather the kids around.
1, 2, 3…here we go…
Slow guitar/piano
Slow start
Why? Why? Why? Why? Why do we exercise?
Why? Why? Why? Why? Why do we exercise?
Increase your rhythm
Exercise is the key to healthy longevity
For any age or ability—it’s your responsibility
Exercise helps increase energy—oh yeah
Body works at peak efficiency—oh yeah
Energy for daily tasks and work is a really great perk
Exer, Exer, Exercise
Chorus (accompanied with children’s clap)
Exercise combats disease like type 2 diabetes
Lowers cholesterol, reduces plaque—lowers risk of heart attack
Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs—oh yeah
Improves circulation and keeps you feeling young—oh yeah
Exercise helps manage your weight—being heavy doesn’t have to be your fate
Exer, Exer, Exercise
Chorus (accompanied with children’s clap)
Exercise lowers stress. More confidence you will possess
Take the stairs—walk more—play outside—help with a chore
Improves your mood with endorphins—oh yeah
They make you feel happy and grin—oh yeah
Boosting your self‐esteem while you’re able to blow off steam
Exer, Exer, Exercise
Slow rhythm
Exercise increases blood flow
Speeds up messages from cell to cell
Build better concentration—helps you learn very well
Weight‐bearing exercise builds bone density—keeps muscles strong
Helps you sleep—with exercise and nutrition you can’t go wrong
Chorus (accompanied with children’s clap)
Exercise helps with better skin, boosts circulation and oxygen
Increases production of collagen that would remove a toxin
Exercise should be fun—oh yeah
Benefits can’t be undone—oh yeah
Find something you enjoy for every girl or boy
Exer, exer, exercise—Exercise!
This can be a much better play activity than any modern commercial playground equipment activities. All you need is a musical instrument. If the instrument is not available, try singing a cappella with kids. Sing a verse, and then ask the kids to repeat the verse after you. Kids will not only enjoy this activity, but will also learn a lot about exercise.
How do you make exercise a regular part of your child’s life? Do your kids understand the importance of exercise like they should? Share your opinion with us through our comment section below and help other parents teach their kids the significance of eradicating sedentary life style.
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