Good posture – another benefit from exercise
Slouching and hunching over is more than a bad habit. It’s a by-product of the way our children spend their free time, writes Fitness Columnist Lenny Bernstein.
Kids no longer do exercises to work out their core – the muscles in their upper back, shoulders and lower back – that help them maintain proper posture. Today’s activities, including computer keyboards, homework, and video games, actually encourage poor posture and stresses your neck, shoulders and also your lower back. The result is that, without activities to strengthen the core, our kids are at risk of growing up hunched over and in constant pain from posture-related injury.
GYMB4 workouts do more than get kids moving and increase aerobic activity. They also include fun exercises that help kids work out the muscles that improve core stability. By doing these workouts in the classroom – in just 5 or 10 minutes a day – teachers can give students a break that will not only keep them healthy and help them stay on task, but also improve their posture.
Lenny Bernstein’s article is a good read. Check it out:
Lenny Bernstein – To help kids maintain good posture, make it fun.