What Are The Benefits Of Jumping For Children?

In Olympia's Recreation Programmes we recognise the importance of learning how to jump from the very beginning! All our Programmes include jumping in various forms from learning to jump off one and two feet with a safe landing all the way through to jumping into tumbles.

See below for an interesting article explaining why jumping is so good for your child's development!

(from https://www.fitnesskid.com/blogs/news/what-are-the-benefits-of-jumping-for-children)

"You cannot separate children from play, unless they are ill. Children love to jump around, and not only is it fun, but it is also beneficial for them. Years ago, parents did not understand a lot of things concerning parenting and the science behind what makes children tick. We live in a more informed generation where parents know a lot more concerning good parenting.

Why Is Jumping Helpful?

Time and again, research has proven that jumping and fitness go hand in hand. It is one of the simplest exercises with the most benefits. Jumping is helpful for children in more ways than one:

• For children who hate sports, it works really well by getting a workout without realizing it.
• Jumping is a great way for children to learn body control.

• Jumping allows them to improve their posture and flexibility.

Benefits of Jumping

Jumping is safe and healthy for kids. Some of the major benefits include:

• Stronger core muscles

Jumping involves all the core muscles of the body as they are used in jumping and landing. Jumping on a bouncy surface such as a trampoline or mat in an indoor home gym has less stress on muscles and joints. Jumping allows flexibility and allows joints and muscles to bend and move with ease.

• Healthier heart

Jumping is great cardio because it increases your pulse rate and ensures oxygen is pumped more efficiently around the body, leaving the child more alert and healthier.

• Better metabolic rates

Research has shown that jumping increases a child’s metabolic rate, helping the child’s body to process nutrients faster and more efficiently, keeping their weight healthy.

• Better coordination

Both sides of a child’s brain and body work in tandem to maintain good coordination and balance. Jumping greatly improves a child’s motor skills and hand, eye coordination.

• Maintain proper weight

Sedentary lifestyles have made more children become overweight from eating junk food and spending too much time in front of the TV and playing video games. Jumping is a great way to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight for kids who are overweight. Jumping means a leaner body and more flexibility.

• Better mental health

Kids who get time to jump are happier and healthier, thus they have better mental health. Jumping gives a child better circulation and clean oxygen is pumped into your brain, making a child more alert, healthier, happier, and boosts self-esteem.

• Expends energy

Energetic children can wear you out very fast and getting them to take a nap is a nightmare. The key to all this excess energy is to get the kids to jump around until they get exhausted. Getting them to nap after expending all this energy will be much easier.

• Dealing with low energy levels

Children who are introverted also benefit from jumping. It is a fun activity that requires little effort and allows them to have fun without feeling the pressure to socialize."

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