EXERCISE ESSENTIALS Fun Exercises Your Child Can Do at Home with a Hula Hoop Exercises copyright of
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Hopping In, Hopping Out Place a hula hoop on the floor. Your child will stand outside of the hula hoop. Encourage your child to jump and land inside the hula hoopwith both legs. Once inside, have your childmove into a squat position, jump, and land with control, absorbing shock by bending hips, knees and ankles.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. Single Leg Bound, Single Leg Landing Your childwill stand outside of the hula hoop. Encourage your child to bound over the hula hoop landing on the opposite leg.
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7. Make a habit of 20-30 minutes of physical activity a day. 8. Maintain a nutritious diet heavy on fruits and vegetables. 9. Take essential vitamins such as Vitamin C, D, and B6. 10. Aim for 8-9 hours of sleep each night. 11. Don’t smoke.
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12. Drink plenty of water. 13. Take time to stretch. 14. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply. 15. Continue your home exercise program 2-3 times per week.
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