The most part of information about the world around us is received in childhood, namely, at the age of up to six years. In the first few years since birth, the most intense mental, emotional and physical development of the child occurs. And it is known that it is at this age in the child that almost any ability can be developed.
To form a harmonious personality in the future, it is very important to give the necessary attention to its formation in childhood. Therefore, most parents decide to give their child to a circle or section. In an effort to develop the intellectual and creative abilities of the child, many moms and dads, unfortunately, forget how important physical activity is for the baby.
Recently, children's fitness has become very popular . Almost every major fitness club offers classes for toddlers. In large cities you can find a children's fitness club, and private kindergartens also, often conduct fitness classes. This is a fairly new type of activity for the child, so many parents are interested in the way in which children's fitness programs are built and what are the advantages of it. Parents who do not dream of a sports career for their child, it will be useful to know that:
- children's fitness, unlike professional sports, does not take much time and does not exhaust the child;
- exercises of children's fitness are designed in such a way that there are no better or worse in the group;
- the method of children's fitness is based on an individual approach to each child in the group;
- in the children's fitness club, classes are held in a playful form, which contributes not only to the physical development of the child, but also teaches him to communicate with peers;
- children's fitness is the best choice for a child who does not attend a pre-school educational institution and does not receive the necessary amount of physical exertion;
- exercise of children's fitness develops in the child mobility, flexibility and excellent coordination.
It's no secret that many kindergartens suffer from a lack of funding from the state. In this regard, teachers in kindergartens can not always provide their pupils with the necessary physical activities. This is due to the lack of equipment, and lack of staff. Also, it is known that kindergartens and primary schools are often lacking an individual approach to the child. Teachers do not take into account the psychological characteristics of each baby and offer all children the same exercises. Classes of children's fitness can solve all these problems. During classes, children play, dance, sing and easily perform even difficult physical exercises for them.
With special attention is selected music for children's fitness. As a rule, children are engaged in classical music or under a song from cartoons.
To date, there are several areas in children's fitness:
- Logo-aerobics. Children perform physical exercises and simultaneously utter poetry or certain non-rhymed phrases. This kind of children's fitness develops the baby's speech and its coordination.
- Step by Step. Children learn to walk smoothly, develop motor skills and balance.
- Baby Top. Classes for children with flat feet. To music, exercises are performed to strengthen the foot.
- Fit Ball. Classes with the use of balls. Excellent development of the locomotor apparatus of the child.
- Children's yoga. In addition to physical exercise, this type of child's fitness has a beneficial effect on the emotional state of the child. Especially recommended for hyperactive children.
- Children's fitness in the pool. Elements of aqua aerobics are used in this form of children's fitness.
Courses of children's fitness are available and are an excellent pastime for every child. Parents who have not decided on an occupation for their baby should know that children's fitness will be one of the best solutions.