Why is gymnastics beneficial for children?
Gymnastics
offers many benefits for children. Starting with our Parent &
Tot class toddlers will work on motor skills, hand eye coordination,
and balance. The children will be having fun while doing physical
and learning activities. As the child gets older, they will
work on harder skills, while still having fun and developing life
lasting social skills.
Childhood
obesity is a growing epidemic in our country. Starting children in
gymnastics as a child will get them moving now and hopefully develop
a love for exercise as they grow into an adult. Livestrong.com
says children need
at
least 60 minutes of exercise almost each day. Classes at IGM start
at 45 minutes. What a great way to get in the exercise!
Gymnastics
is also a beneficial step when doing other sports. If a child takes
gymnastics, then chooses to do football, hockey, dance, or soccer the
child will be at an advantage already having learned hand eye
coordination, agility, balance, understanding of movement and
strength.
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