Keeping kids healthy and active in the era of television, computers and gameing can be a challenging task. Fortunately, with a little help from S.A.M. (Stability, Agility, and Mobility) it is easier than ever to keep children active and moving, even while they sit in front of the TV. Using hop balls, exercise balls, and balance stones gets children active without them even knowing it. These balance toys can also grow along with the kids, making for years of FUNctional fitness.
Product Ideas for all ages:
Balance toys are an exciting venture for the whole family. Find the right fit for your family: www.fitter1.com/Catalog/Category/25/FamilyFitness.aspx
Ages 0-3
-30 cms exercise ball. A great starter exercise ball in a pint sized package.
-Doggie, Pony, Elle and Rody Horse. These inflatable friends are fun and help to integrate core strength and balance. They can be inflated to grow along with the kids.
- Airex mats are a good product to consider if the floor surface your kids play on is concrete or very hard. Soft surfaces are better for balance and make playing on the ground safer and more enjoyable.
Ages 3-6:
-Balance stones create an unstable environment for relay courses and footwork fun.
-Exercise balls. It is never too soon to get children actively sitting, and exercise balls are great for both computers and watching TV.
-Foam rollers are fun for kids of all ages as they sit, roll and play balance games with and on the foam rollers.
Ages 6 and above:
-Hop balls let the little ones hop away the energy and focus on balance and stability.
-Balance Boards are an easy product for kids to play on. They balance, spin and tilt simply because it feels good.
- Bongo boards, Indos and BoardRocks
are great to keep kids focused on balance. They can play for hour on these products and continue to enhance their agility and reaction skills. Especially good for kids who like skiing, skating, blading and boarding.
These are just a few ideas for tool to help keep your kids healthy and happy. I always say a ”Healthy Active Body = A Healthy Active Mind”. So teach you kids well and then follow their example yourself.
