{"id":164,"date":"2015-11-10T18:46:50","date_gmt":"2015-11-10T18:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/?p=164"},"modified":"2017-07-21T02:07:22","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T02:07:22","slug":"exercise-isnt-just-for-big-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/2015\/11\/10\/exercise-isnt-just-for-big-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Isn\u2019t Just For Big Kids &#8211; Tips On Little Kid Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Learned-Exercise.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2984 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Learned-Exercise.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Learned-Exercise.png 720w, http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Lessons-Learned-Exercise-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Did you know that babies AND toddlers should\u00a0get 60 minutes of physical activity every day? That\u2019s right. Your little one should be feeling the burn everyday. Also, they shouldn\u2019t be sedentary for more than 60 minutes at a time while awake.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/parenting\/baby\/features\/even-babies-need-exercise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebMD sites<\/a> the National Association of Sports and Physical Education as saying newborns to preschoolers need a\u00a0daily exercise regimen to stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, children who are physically active early in life and stay active throughout childhood enjoy many positive benefits both to their physical and emotional health. In addition to just being fun for kids, having an exercise routine can also<span class=\"s1\">\u00a0help prevent childhood obesity down the road. Consider the fact that we live in the age of iPads, Leap Frogs and TV. There are a lot of hurdles to overcome to ensure that our kids have a natural desire to be on the move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Kid-w-iPad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-211 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blog.nestchestnuthill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Kid-w-iPad.jpg?resize=700%2C476\" alt=\"Pinkimono Girl's Tips On Little Kid Exercise - Get Your Kid of the iPad for a bit\" width=\"700\" height=\"476\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So How Early Is Too Early For Kid Exercise?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Believe it or not, you can start kid exercises from\u00a0day one. That doesn\u2019t mean you need to hustle down to your local sporting goods store and search for a baby warm up. (Not sure if these actually exist, but I bet they would be super cute.) For newborns, they begin exercising from the time they start feeding. The actual process of feeding helps to strengthen a little one\u2019s lungs. All the actions from breathing to sucking to swallowing is enough exercise for your baby. Now even though your precious little one\u00a0is getting stronger every day just by learning the basics, you can still be an excellent role model. Just by having your little one watch you work out, you can get the ball rolling. Here are a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go for a walk with your little one facing you in the stroller<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Set your baby up to watch you work out at home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Conduct your yoga practice or do rigorous housework while wearing your\u00a0baby (Check out Atlantic Daydream\u2019s blogger, Tiff DeLancy, on her <a href=\"https:\/\/atlantic-daydreams.squarespace.com\/for-the-love-of-babywearing\/2014\/11\/11\/tiff-delancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perspective<\/a> on babywearing and\u00a0practicing \u00a0 yoga.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Babywearing-Yoga.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-202 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blog.nestchestnuthill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Babywearing-Yoga.jpeg?resize=700%2C467\" alt=\"Pinkimono Girl's Tips On Little Kid Exercise - Babywearing Yoga Exercise\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Photo Credit \u2013 Tiff Delancy @namastetiff<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And as your little one grows, playtime and tummy time are also forms of kid exercise. Holding her head up, or rolling over are all excellent forms of movement and exercise for your child. You can help your baby improve upon these milestones down the road by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Having a dance party with him \u2013\u00a0hold him while you dance together<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Help your baby roll over and do baby sit-ups<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Turn your little one into a \u201csuperhero\u201d and help \u201cfly\u201d her around the room<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flying-Baby.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-171\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flying-Baby.jpg\" alt=\"Pinkimono Girl's Tips On Little Kid Exercise - Take Your baby &quot;Flying&quot;\" width=\"720\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flying-Baby.jpg 900w, http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Flying-Baby-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Well\u00a0I Have A Toddler, And She\u2019s On The Move Already<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you have a little one who is on the move, odds are you\u2019re both getting plenty of exercise. Chasing him or her around is great for both of you. But if you want to kick your workout\u00a0up a notch, add some toys, musical instruments, sports equipment and even cleaning gear to the mix. (Mini-brooms are available on Amazon <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&amp;field-keywords=brooms+for+toddlers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.) In terms of cleaning, the expectation isn\u2019t to turn your princess into Cinderella, its more about letting her experience the world with a hands-on approach to movement. Most likely you\u2019ll do more cleaning up afterwards, but it is still fun and it\u2019s exercise. And\u00a0it\u2019s also a mood-booster for your child. Some other great mood-boosting activities for the walker in your home\u00a0are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Dancing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tumbling<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Gymnastics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sports<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Yoga<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Jumping Rope<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jumping-Rope.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-172\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jumping-Rope.jpg\" alt=\"Pinkimono Girl's Tips On Little Kid Exercise - Jumping Rope\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jumping-Rope.jpg 849w, http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Jumping-Rope-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For additional mood-boosting exercises, check out WebMD\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/parenting\/raising-fit-kids\/move\/slideshow-exercise-kids-moods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get\u00a0Your Little One On The Go With A Movement Class<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So you work out with your little one at home, but you\u2019re ready to take it to the next level. We\u2019re not talking P90X here, just a movement class or two designed with your child\u00a0in mind. At NEST Chestnut Hill, they\u00a0offer classes that help parents and little ones work out together. From 6 weeks to 6 years, they\u00a0have classes to help keep your child on her\u00a0toes and to encourage her\u00a0to continue in life. Their\u00a0class philosophy promotes exploration, not competition in our classes. At this age competition isn\u2019t the end goal, it\u2019s about having fun and being healthy. Beginning November 2nd, \u00a0they&#8217;ve added Sports to their\u00a0Fall 2 Movement offerings which already include Gymnastic, Dance and Tumbling. And whereas they would love to see your little one in every class, keep in mind the adage \u201cEverything in moderation.\u201d Too many kid exercise classes may overwhelm your child, so even if you love every class, try them out firsthand to see which one or two fits best with your family. For a full listing of their\u00a0Fall 2 classes, visit their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nestchestnuthill.com\/classCalendar.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> or even better email their Program Director, Susie Anhorn, <a href=\"mailto:susie@nestch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">susie@nestch.com<\/a> for a full rundown on their\u00a0Movement classes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And let them know\u00a0what activities you do now with your baby or toddler. Share pictures of the two of you working out on their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nestchestnuthill?ref=hl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook\u00a0page<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/nest_chestnuthill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and hashtag it #NESTCHworkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>Originally published for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.nestchestnuthill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEST Chestnut Hill<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that babies AND toddlers should\u00a0get 60 minutes of physical activity every day? That\u2019s right. Your little one should be feeling the burn everyday. Also, they shouldn\u2019t be sedentary for more than 60 minutes at a time while awake.\u00a0WebMD sites the National Association of Sports and Physical Education as saying newborns to preschoolers need a\u00a0daily exercise regimen to stay healthy. &nbsp; According to<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/2015\/11\/10\/exercise-isnt-just-for-big-kids\/\"> <div class=\"readmorelink\"><div class=\"rmtext\">[ Read More ]<\/div><\/div><\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[21,123],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2994,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164\/revisions\/2994"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2985"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}