In a new study of 25 kids, researchers tested whether
fitness trackers could be suitable tools for studying children's physical
activity. The 7- to 10-year-olds tested three different fitness trackers — worn
on the waist, wrist or upper arm — and a heart rate monitor. The children wore
each device for a week, and later completed interviews along with their parents
about which device they liked the best.
The wrist tracker was the kids’ favorite because it was the
most comfortable and displayed an animated figure when the children moved.
“When studying kids' activity, even the most accurate
tracker won't be useful if children don't wear the device, or can easily break
it, so the goal of the survey was to find the types of devices that work best
with kids,” said study researcher Sara Schaefer, of the Foods For Health
Institute at the University of California, Davis.
How can parents encourage their children to be physically
fit? In my opinion, make physical activities and games FUN for the
whole family! The key to successful participation is creativity and
positive reinforcement as well as scheduling a regular time during the week as
“family playtime." Families need to work - and play - together to
enhance physical fitness while building stronger relationships. With an integrated
approach, parents, grandparents and children can create fun, recreational games
that also increase self-esteem - and help families bond - while increasing
kids' physical activity. To learn how Fitness for Health can help your child enjoy physical fitness, visit www.FitnessForHealth.org.
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