Why exercise in the morning?

Exercising regularly in the morning may not be to everyone’s liking, even if the benefits of this simple exercise are well known. The reason for this rejection is often the monotony of the routine, which can’t keep an energetic and lively child entertained. You have to find a way to get children interested, because the importance of morning exercise is inestimable. This is the first step in introducing them to exercise.

Hypodynamia has become more and more common in recent years due to a total change in the younger generation’s mainstream activities. Gadget addiction and sedentary games have a negative impact on children’s bodies. Therefore, it is very important to organise all conditions for proper morning exercise.

Physical activity at the beginning of the day is energising and positive. Especially when accompanied by fun, dynamic music.  Your child enjoys repeating what you do and is active and imaginative.

The beneficial effects of morning calisthenics on the child’s body have been proven, including health and disciplinary effects. Your child is most likely to exercise with their parents, who can control the intensity of the exercise according to their age and physical development. The only thing to do is to remember to make up or find new sets from time to time and not to let the exercise get boring. It is advisable to do it monthly, gradually replacing one exercise with another after three weeks.

If possible, exercise should be done outdoors or in a well ventilated room at an ambient temperature of between 16-17°C. A gymnastic mat should be purchased to make the exercise comfortable when sitting or lying down. Exercise is recommended to be combined with hardening and air baths.

It is equally important to teach your child to breathe correctly – evenly, deeply and calmly, taking a full breath. Most exercises are accompanied by a command to inhale and exhale. Knees should not be bent when doing trunk movements or other unnecessary movements.

A typical morning exercise routine should include:

• stretching;
• walking around a room or on the spot;
• exercises for the muscles of the shoulder girdle, arms, neck area;
• exercises for the muscles of the trunk and abdomen;
• leg exercises;
• general exercises with the involvement of the leg and arm muscles;
• power exercises; strength exercises;
• relaxation exercises;
• breathing exercises.

Overstretching and excessive complexity are unacceptable; the exercises should be carried out in the same breath and should be enjoyable. The effectiveness of morning exercise shall be increased if exercises with dumbbells, jump rope, gymnastic stick, ball and other sports equipment are included. To assess the literacy of the approach, you should compare your child’s heart rate before and after exercise twice a week. When it is between 100 and 110 beats per minute, there is nothing to worry about. Gymnastics in the morning wake the body up with a toning effect. The exercise routine usually ends with a light jog or water treatment.