Fitness for Kids

Kids nowadays are less active than they should be for a variety of reasons. Take their schoolwork, for instance. I mean, sure, you had homework when you were younger, but do you remember getting home and sitting until after supper doing homework? The academic pressure they face has really increased and continues to increase as the years go by.

 

So what happens when they do manage to get an extra hour or two a day to dedicate to themselves and “being a kid”? They can't play in the koppies or ride their bicycles around the neighborhood, for example, like we used to, so the first and easiest solution that comes to us is to let them occupy themselves with screens. Now we’re not saying they can’t watch their favorite TV series or movie, or even play games online. According to research, children should engage in at least one hour of physical activity each day and spend time with other kids. This boosts their confidence and lowers depression and obesity.

 

With only two hours a week dedicated to our 'Strong Kidz’ classes at CoreOne Mulbarton, your kids are able to socialize and build friendships. They’re able to be physically active and have loads of fun while their minds and bodies reap the benefits.

 

They aren’t judged for how they can throw a punch on the boxing bags or how many sit-ups they can do; instead, they’re praised for what they can achieve and encouraged by our personal trainers to keep going so that they can beat their own records each week. Their sleeping patterns improve too, because they’ve burned off their excess energy and are able to destress and unwind.

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At CoreOne Mulbarton, we’ve got something really cool: it’s called "captain of the week", where the kids are able to work towards getting this title based on their behavior, attitude, dedication, and having good team spirit. Sometimes kids feel pressured to play sports at school because they’re afraid of not being the best bowler or batsman or not swimming the fastest. We have a safe environment that encourages healthy competition, good sportsmanship, and being an overall good person.