SharePHYSICAL BENEFITS WHEN CHILDREN ARE ACTIVE
When you watch children on a playground, you’ll soon see that although they’re having fun, they’re definitely getting a workout. The CDC recommends children should have at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day — and the playground is the perfect place to get this done.
Plus, when kids get into the habit of exercising and see it as an enjoyable experience, it encourages them to remain active as they get older.
Playgrounds are a vital aspect of healthy development, providing a place for children to get a full-body workout, including exercises that strengthen their arms, legs, torso and so on. From the cardiovascular system to the circulatory system, each is nurtured and benefited through vigorous play. Children see a vast variety of physical benefits through playground play:
- Improved flexibility and balance
- Development of overall motor skills, dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Opportunities to learn how to control their movement
- Improved instincts
- Promotion of healthy heart and lung function
- Stronger muscles
- Improved immune function
- Lowered risk of obesity and diabetes
When children spend time on the playgrounds, they learn diverse skills and test their limits by trying out the various equipment. Slides, swings, climbers and more encourage kids to develop their agility, speed, strength, balance and coordination.
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