Tips for keeping kids fit without team sports 27 Articles

by Amanda Coers

The child obesity rate is at an all-time high in the United States. Our youth are spending entirely too much time in front of the television, zoned-out at the computer, and sedately punching away trying to get to the next ...read more

by Patti Winters

Not every child enjoys team sports. They don't enjoy being in front of a crowd or just have a hard time with the different sports, but your want your child to be in shape. You want them to be and stay healthy. There are a ...read more

by peur evol

TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS FIT I really believe that our children are fat and lazy because we're fat and lazy. So let all the anger against me out now. I don't drive (at all). I don't eat pork (at all), and on some days I ...read more

by Justice Liberty

Let's face it, not all children are interested in, physically able or coordinated enough to play team sports. Many children give up trying after they are made fun of a few times. I know I was made fun of and I witnessed ...read more

by Alissa King

Children have higher metabolisms than adults, and a natural affinity for active pursuits, so why is it that child obesity is such a problem in America? If your child is putting on weight at an alarming rate, you don't h...read more

by Nikki Steep

Who really wants to be a couch potato? Oh . . . well, okay, maybe you actually do-but you sure don't want those little tater tots stuck to the sofa cushions. And to get them going, you've got to roll yourself out of that a...read more

by Monique Nelson

Modern society often seems to conspire against the fitness levels of each and every one of us. It is our children who suffer the most, unfortunately, because they are learning from the stressful, harried and unhealthy life...read more

by Steve Martin

There are a number of activities which most children enjoy: 1. Cycling: There are few children who don't love going out on their bike. This doesn't need to be an ordeal where they are forced to ride miles. If practical,...read more

by Claireen Louise

Back when I was a kid I was never in a single "team sport", but I sure was active! My sister and I would go on all sorts of adventures! Creek walking and swimming were favorites. We would go on hikes uphill, wow, those ...read more

by Discoverylover

There are any number of ways to keep kids fit without team sports. These include not having a television in your home, taking your kids outside to play, walking, cycling or scooting to school, and doing fun activities on t...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

Keeping kids fit without team sports. I was a fat kid. I loathed team sports. There are many children out there that are just like I was and that have problems with other kids because of the way they look. We were not a...read more

by Melanie Marten

Many kids play on organized sports teams such as soccer, football, and baseball. These sports teams provide both education in the game itself, teamwork training, and fitness and exercise. Joining an organized team sport ...read more

by Wendy Tomlinson

Keeping kids fit is essential. But what if your child doesn't like team sports? In the school I went to the boys were expected to like football or rugby, the girls hockey or netball. I hated all team sports. I particul...read more

by B. Hefner

There are many ways to help kids stay fit. The key is to not turn exercise into a routine. If a child feels he or she is being "made" to exercise they won't want to do it. Lead by Example. If you are active and have ...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

For the most part kids are generally active, and have good metabolism. As parents, we have to encourage our kids to run and jump and play. Most kids would rather sit in front of a video game all day. (and though they are q...read more

by Jo Linsdell

Not everyone is made for playing team sports. However, this doesn't mean they have to sit around and do nothing. There are lots of sports that kids can do by themselves or with family and friends. A favorite of mine is bik...read more

by Brenda Lachman

You are what you eat, a healthy diet balanced with dark green veggies, protein in the form of meat or soy meat, fish or cheese, grains such as rice, couscous or kasha and some fruit or tea is a great way of keeping healthy...read more

by Nziga Mukakinani

From experience children can do anything as long as they understand how much fun they can get out of it. With reverse psychology this is a very simple thing to do. Sports or exercises that can be done indoors and much en...read more

by Joanne Greco

There are hundreds of articles written on how parents can get their child to be more physically active. I've read articles where they promote shutting off the television until the child had exercised enough, putting a chil...read more

by Walt Thomas

Keeping kids fit outside of team sports begins with keeping the TV remote, game joystick or computer mouse out of their grasp. Of course, this might tend to turn the child to reading, which then would be just an added bene...read more