Get Kids Moving with Exercise Videos

Get kids moving with exercise videos

Who does not want their children to learn the value of lifetime fitness? Physically active children have fewer chronic health problems, have a stronger self-image and more self-confidence, and are better able to meet the demands of daily physical activity, experts say.

"There's a lot more obesity these days from sitting and doing nothing," said Jennie Coggins certified aqua and aerobics instructor at LA Fitness in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The challenge is to find something that will get your kids moving and loving it, she said.

High quality materials assist in that aim. Exercise videos and books for children eliminate any reason for not introducing children to the benefits of lifetime fitness. It's hard to get exercise in with today's busy lifestyles," said Coggins who has three young sons and teaches up to seven classes a week.

Videos currently available have multimedia background sets, animation and catchy music similar to other shows children watch. The difference is these videos emphasize fitness, health, nutrition and movement.

"Exercise videos are very good for people who can't get out of the house. They are cheap so they are good for people with limited funds," said Joy Burns, Sports Specialist at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, a renowned rehabilitation center for spinal cord injuries. "They provide someone to lead them in an exercise program," Burns said.

Exercise videos are especially good for hot or rainy weather, said Cheree Brachter, physical education teacher at Gwin Oaks Elementary School in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The videos and books listed here are a great way to get children up and moving and learning about their bodies.

Elmocize

Two-to-6 year-olds will enjoy unstructured movement with their favorite Sesame Street characters. The choreography is very basic, with emphasis on hopping, bending and stretching. There is a segment showing a workout in a chair, featuring a girl with a disability. A small booklet for parents is included (28 minutes).

Workout with Mommy and Me