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Sizwe,
This type of work is essential to my business. I have had great success with the information I will share with you here. I suggest that you start with the basics. Children are just humans, so look at his diet and sleep habits. Those are the two leading factors that affect a child's concentration. Another factor is stress, but that topic is too large for this posting. Medicine is the worst thing you can do for a child with such problems, it just masks the issue and makes it harder to find the root cause. In terms of exercise, there are no special ones. Teach him all the basic movements without weights. Inclined Push Ups, Inclined Pull Ups, squats, lunges, jumping, running, swimming, jumping rope, throwing, climbing, etc. Focus on his problem areas and teach him to have fun while working hard. Children love challenges and dislike mean people, so find a way to challenge without being militaristic or demeaning. I hope some of this will help you. Take care.
Phil
LightSpeed Fitness, Inc.
This type of work is essential to my business. I have had great success with the information I will share with you here. I suggest that you start with the basics. Children are just humans, so look at his diet and sleep habits. Those are the two leading factors that affect a child's concentration. Another factor is stress, but that topic is too large for this posting. Medicine is the worst thing you can do for a child with such problems, it just masks the issue and makes it harder to find the root cause. In terms of exercise, there are no special ones. Teach him all the basic movements without weights. Inclined Push Ups, Inclined Pull Ups, squats, lunges, jumping, running, swimming, jumping rope, throwing, climbing, etc. Focus on his problem areas and teach him to have fun while working hard. Children love challenges and dislike mean people, so find a way to challenge without being militaristic or demeaning. I hope some of this will help you. Take care.
Phil
LightSpeed Fitness, Inc.
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In addition at 9 years old he needs to enjoy what he is doing. SO make it fun. He shouldn't be thinking of this as his exercise time but a fun time where he plays lots of games. Some suggestions from the IYCA on training kids this age:
- Multi-directional and multi-planer movements
-Run, crawl, skip, jump, climb, etc
- Keep it FUN
- Multi-directional and multi-planer movements
-Run, crawl, skip, jump, climb, etc
- Keep it FUN
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I can't agree more than with Scot's encouragement to make your sessions with him a fun time. Make it a game time, not a workout time.
I might also add that the decision regarding medications is one to be made between the father and the child's physician. I also suggest that you consult with the child's physician to make sure that your activity plan (not an exercise plan, even though it is exercise) is appropriate and consistent with the child's medical history.
I also emphasize Philip's brief comment about no weights. The epiphysis of the long bones aren't closed and weight added to body weight can put them at risk.
Have fun!
I might also add that the decision regarding medications is one to be made between the father and the child's physician. I also suggest that you consult with the child's physician to make sure that your activity plan (not an exercise plan, even though it is exercise) is appropriate and consistent with the child's medical history.
I also emphasize Philip's brief comment about no weights. The epiphysis of the long bones aren't closed and weight added to body weight can put them at risk.
Have fun!
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I suggest speaking to this childs primary care physician along with his teachers, ask for input and get clearance prior to starting any exercises.
You may want to get ACE or ACSM certified!
Good Luck
You may want to get ACE or ACSM certified!
Good Luck
