Ask a Teacher

Search



what is the problem of exercising at young age(children).Does it affect the growth of bone and what are exercise can a boy do at age 14
Physical fitness is great for young people, and it benefits their bones, too. Since bone is built during youth, with peak bone mass between ages 20 and 30, exercising the muscles that pull on and strengthen bone is critical during this period. To help youngsters reach their full growth potential, they should get 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity, at least 5 days a week.
Children ages 6-8 can play outdoor games, use more complex obstacle courses, jump rope, and learn basic sports skills, or try a kids' step and slide program. On playground equipment like jungle gyms and monkey bars, kids use their own body weight to build strength. By ages 9-18 kids are often involved in individual and team sports, low-impact aerobic dance, or a progressive strength-training program. Push-ups and pull-ups are an excellent way to build upper-body strength. For optimum bone health choose sports that involve jumping and running, such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, martial arts, gymnastics, and dance.


comments powered by Disqus