Personal Trainers For Kids

Childhood obesity rates are increasing at an alarming rate some countries of the world. Kids are embracing fast food and computer games as their favorites and paving the way for a health disaster. A shocking statistic reveals that 30% of all American kids between 6 and 18 are overweight while another 15% are obese. If this has set the alarm bells ringing in your mind, it may be right time to take some action, so that your kid does not go out of shape.

Gone are the days when kids used to spend most of their free time outside, playing games, climbing trees, swimming, cycling. In fact most kids were so active that parents had a hard time keeping them indoors! But nowadays kids get all they need for entertainment, right at home. Computers, internet, engrossing games, a fridge stacked with colas and candies and pizzas and burgers which are just a phone call away. This means inactivity and wrong diet thus making your kid more susceptible to unhealthy weight gain.

So, does the solution lie in hiring a personal trainer for your child? After all, personal trainers work great for adults who want to lose weight or keep fit. In the same way a personal trainer can teach your kid, a lot of things about health and exercise, which will help him lifelong. But when does a personal trainer actually come into the picture?

If your child hates outdoor sports and all attempts to engage him such activities have failed.

If your child is too apprehensive about trying out sports, but not altogether averse.

If your kid has some specific health problems and cannot engage in sports. So, exercise under expert supervision remains the only option to keep him fit.

When your child expresses a desire to work with a personal trainer and reveals some fitness goals he has.

When you have decided that a personal trainer is what your kid needs to be fit, you must select the right person for the job. Here are some tips on how to do so.

The trainer should have a degree which is recognized globally or nationally.

He or she must have experience in training kids.

The trainer should be able to create such programs, for your kid, which are fun and creative, instead of regular gym routines. More importantly they should not be stressful for your kid.

Have a detailed discussion with the trainers you shortlist before signing up any of them. This will help you get an insight into their training philosophy and tell you whether they will be able to gel with your kid.

Check on references from the parents of other kids he or she has trained.

When the deal has been done, be present during the initial sessions. This will help you understand whether your decision has been the right one and also make your kid feel more secure and overcome hesitation better.

As a parent, it is your responsibility to take the right steps to ensure your kid's fitness. Hiring a personal trainer is certainly one of them!

1. Prev:How To Successfully Lose Weight
2. Next:Fat Burners - Do They Help You Lose Weight?