Everyone probably remembers the childhood song “beautiful hands, pretty feet, slim waist.” So how can preschoolers have a “slim waist”, be healthy and flexible? The answer lies in abdominal exercises suitable for their age. This article will help parents and preschool teachers better understand the importance and how to perform abdominal exercises for their little ones.
The Importance of Ab Exercises for Preschoolers
Abdominal exercises not only help children have a slimmer waist but also bring many health benefits. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, a preschool teacher at Hoa Sen Kindergarten in Hanoi, shared in her book “Exercise for Little Ones”: “Abdominal exercises help strengthen abdominal muscles, support the digestive system, improve posture and balance for children.” Regular exercise also helps children strengthen their resistance, preventing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. As the saying goes, “as healthy as galangal,” and galangal is strong from the roots, just like training abdominal muscles is the foundation for a child’s physical development.
Suitable Ab Exercises for Preschoolers
Here are some simple but effective abdominal exercises suitable for preschoolers:
Lying Leg Raises:
Have your child lie on their back, arms along their body, bring both legs up to their chest, hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower them down. This exercise helps strengthen the lower abdominal muscles.
Lying Bicycle Crunches:
Have your child lie on their back, hands behind their head, and perform bicycle pedaling motions in the air. This exercise works the entire abdominal muscles.
Seated Crunches:
Have your child sit on the floor, knees bent, hands behind their head. Slowly bend forward, hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position. This exercise helps strengthen the upper abdominal muscles.
Torso Twists:
Have your child sit on the floor, legs crossed, hands on their shoulders. Slowly twist their upper body to the left, then to the right. This exercise strengthens the obliques and transverse abdominal muscles.
Important Notes When Having Preschoolers Do Ab Exercises
Ms. Pham Thi Hoa, principal of Sao Mai Kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City, emphasized in her speech at the “Physical Education for Preschool Children” conference in 2023: “Exercise for preschoolers should be gentle and appropriate for their strength, avoiding pressure on children.” Do not force children to exercise too hard, let them exercise in a happy and relaxed mood. Each exercise session should not last more than 15 minutes. Most importantly, always observe and guide children to exercise in the correct posture to avoid injuries.
Conclusion
Abdominal exercises for preschoolers not only help children become healthy and flexible but are also a beneficial and fun activity, helping children develop comprehensively both physically and mentally. Let’s create fun and effective exercise moments for your children! For more advice on exercise routines for children, please contact Phone Number: 0372999999, or visit address: 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team. Don’t forget to share this article if you find it helpful and leave a comment below to share your experiences!