In today’s age and era, athletes are not just teenagers or adults. Even kids practice and play sports just like any adult athlete. Comparatively, a child is difficult to prepare and train to win races at a professional level. But, you can do all that with proper knowledge at home. With our guide, your child does not need to look for trainers or coaches.
Encourage your Kid
The first thing to do when you are training your kid in sports is to encourage them. Often kids will lose their motivation if they do not score well. Tell them that it is okay to make mistakes and that perfection comes with time. Only if you are consistent in your training can you achieve your goals.
Workout Routine for Kid Athletes
The first thing to look for when training your kid is to get him in good shape.
The following are some workouts to help get in shape and remain fit:
Burpees
Stand in a squat position
Place your hands front as you go lower in a plank position
Jump back up in the starting position
Repeat this for 30 seconds
Burpees can improve strength and help maintain proper breath and posture.
Calf Raises
Stand with your legs a little apart
Raise your left leg to the left side
Bring your left leg back to the standing position
Switch sides
Repeat for 30 seconds
Calf raises strengthen your legs and thighs. It helps maintain stability.
Crab Walk
Sit on a flat surface with your knees bent
Place your hands behind you
Lift your hips as you walk forward with your hands behind
Move backward
Repeat for 40 seconds
Crab walk is a full-body exercise that tones down the body. It is also helpful in building strength and muscles.
Push-Ups
Get in a plank position
Bend your elbows as you lower your chest down
Keep your back straight as you go back in the plank position
Repeat for 40 seconds
Push-ups strengthen our upper arms and can help in maintaining balance and arm strength.
Side Leg Raise
Lie on your left side with your hands supporting your body
Prop up your side as you raise your left leg
Drop back your leg to the side
Repeat for 30 seconds on one side
Switch to the right side
Repeat the same process on the right side for 30 seconds.
Side leg raise strengthens and tones down our thighs and legs. It can also help in
maintaining our body posture and balance.
Squats
Stand with your legs apart
Bend your knees as you keep your head up
Make your upper body still as you go lower in a squat
Slowly raise back up
Repeat for 30 seconds
Squats are a must when training your kid athlete. They not only strengthen the upper and lower body, but they can also help you to maintain perfect stability and control over your movements.
Mountain climbers
Start in a plank position
Raise your left leg
Bring your left leg close to your chest
Put down the left leg back to the plank position
Bring your right leg close to your chest
Increase speed when switching
Repeat for 30 seconds
Mountain climbers tone down the stomach and thigh area. It also helps in maintaining strength and builds muscles.
Involve your Kid in Different Sports
Involving your kid athlete in different sports will help them decide which sport they want to train. You can set up a routine where your kid gets to play several sports over the days. You can also record and track their improvement and note down their strengths and weaknesses.
Conclusion
When training, make sure you encourage and appreciate your child, so they can feel motivated and strive to become better at sports. To make the workouts more fun, try doing the exercises mentioned above in groups or do it with your kid yourself so they see this activity as fun and enjoyable rather than feeling forced to do it.
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