While it is no surprise that exercise is a critical part of any healthy lifestyle, the importance of starting an exercise habit in early childhood is often underestimated. If you operate any kind of recreational facility with indoor playgrounds, then you will love to know that there are many benefits to providing an environment in […]
As a society, we acknowledge the importance of regular exercise, both for adults and children alike. However, the rise of conditions such as obesity show that our institutions are failing to promote regular exercise that engage children in fun, physical activities. While there are many ways to go about solving this problem, both through education […]
Indoor playgrounds for kids are rising in popularity, with dedicated indoor playgrounds appearing everywhere from churches and recreational centers to health clubs and dentists’ offices. It’s been proven that children who are physically active grow to be adolescents and adults who are physically active. And the importance of varied gross motor activity – such as […]
With the national childhood obesity rate nearing 20%, and many children not reaching the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s minimum standards for a healthy lifestyle, finding ways to keep children fit and active is more important than ever. By engaging in a physical activity that burns a high number of calories for 25 minutes just […]
The local fast food restaurants have an indoor playground. The popular gym in town has an indoor playground. The church down the street has an indoor playground. The daily daycare now has more than just dinosaur toys and books, they too have invested in the idea of commercial indoor playground equipment. The benefits abound […]
In the digital era, obesity and inactivity are becoming a serious problem for kids all across America. With the amount of technology kids have access to, fewer children are staying physically active, and this can actually harm their overall development. Studies have shown that it’s very important for children to stay involved in a variety […]
The American Heart Association suggests that kids over the age of two get at least one hour of moderate physical activity every day. Unfortunately, most children don’t meet that standard. Indeed, under a third of children hit the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s definition of “active to a healthy level,” which is 25 minutes of […]
When the weather is yucky and you have kids cooped up inside, you might feel like you’re going crazy. What to do with rambunctious kids full of energy and nowhere to go? This is where commercial indoor jungle gyms can come in handy! Commercial indoor playgrounds can provide sweet relief for families (and kids) looking […]
With all of the social media and technology in the world today, kids and teens are getting less exercise across the board. Children and young adults are less active than ever before, leading to an increase in health problems related to inactivity. However, studies suggest that children who stay active at younger ages are more […]
As summer quickly approaches, it’s almost time for kids to wrap up their school year and have their days completely free…to sit inside and stare at the television all day. Fortunately, getting kids active is actually a lot easier than you may think. Let’s take a look at a few ways kids can get healthy […]
Kids today spend far too much time in front of computers, phones, and TV screens. And this isn’t just a cliche concern voiced by parents and Baby Boomers. The Common Sense Media Report found that the average kid between the ages of 8 and 12 spends more than 4.5 hours staring at screens every day, a number […]
It’s no surprise that children have a seemingly bottomless well of energy to draw from. While it can be exhausting at times, it’s part of their growth and health! The American Heart Association says that kids over age two should engage in a minimum of one hour of reasonably physically strenuous activity per day. Indoor […]