168 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup WA 6018
Monday - Friday: 7.30am to 6.30pm
Saturdays: 7.30am - 2.30pm

P (08) 9341 3020

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168 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup WA 6018 | Monday – Friday: 7.30am to 6.30pm & Saturdays: 7.30am – 2.30pm

Karrinyup Wellness Centre

Get Your Kids Moving

Get Your Kids Moving
Get Your Kids Moving

We live in a technological era. For children, it is exciting as it means effortless stimulation in front of a screen. For parents, it’s an easy babysitter.  With research coming out about the effects on our bodies from sitting for extended periods there is concern about what it is doing to children and their developing bodies.

In Australia, only one-third of children do the recommended amount of daily physical activity, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and two out of three children have more than 2 hours of screen time per day (considered the maximum amount recommended). With obesity rates rising, it is more important than ever to ensure children are moving.  It is recommended that a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity is done 3-5 times per week, and this activity should be a variety of leisure, play, games, sports – in teams and casually, and done at home, school and in the community.

Regular exercise can help children:

  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Build strong muscles, bones and joints
  • Sleep well at night
  • Reduce stress and make them feel better about themselves
  • Increase learning in school

So, get your kids moving. Throw a ball, go to the park, ride a bike around the river, go walking in the bush or swim in the ocean or just play simple old-fashioned outdoor games with your kids.  Exercise is important for parents too!

 

REFERENCES

Davis, C.L., et al., Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Overweight Children’s Cognitive Functioning: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 2007. 78(5): p. 510-519.

Duncan, M.J., Y. Al-Nakeeb, and A.M. Nevill, Effects of a 6-week circuit training intervention on body esteem and body mass index in British primary school children. Body Image, 2009. 6(3): p. 216-20.

Ildiko, V., et al., Activity-related changes of body fat and motor performance in obese seven-year-old boys. Journal of Physiological Anthropology, 2007. 26(3): p. 333-7.

Lofgren, B., et al., Influence of a 3-year exercise intervention program on fracture risk, bone mass, and bone size in prepubertal children. Journal of Bone & Mineral Research, 2011. 26(8): p. 1740-7.

Nixon, GM, et.al., Falling asleep: the determinants of sleep latency, Archives of Childhood Disease, 2009, 94 (9): 686-689

Okely, A.D., et al., Multi-site randomized controlled trial of a child-centred physical activity program, a parent-centred dietary-modification program, or both in overweight children: the HIKCUPS study. Journal of Pediatrics, 2010. 157(3): p. 388-94.

Okely, T, et al., A Systematic review to inform the Australian sedentary behaviour guidelines for children and young people’, 2012, Report prepared for the Australian Government Department of Health, www.health.gov.au

Okely, T, et al., A Systematic review to update the Australian physical activity guidelines for children and young people’, 2012, Report prepared for the Australian Government Department of Health, www.health.gov.au

Heather Pitman
By Heather Pitman

Having completed her Bachelor with Honours, Heather has developed an approach that is strongly based in the practitioner-client relationship, believing that every client requires a unique approach and tailored plan to reclaiming their health. Heather’s consults utilise the latest research and the traditional underpinnings of Naturopathy to build treatment approaches that reflect the individual needs of the patient sitting in front of her.

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At the Karrinyup Wellness Centre we have brought together a team of chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists, kinesiologists and a dietitian all dedicated to providing a holistic approach to your health care. Every member of our team shares a common passion and drive: to help every person in their care to improve and reach their health and wellness potential naturally.

Servicing the areas of Karrinyup, Carine, Doubleview, Scarborough, Trigg, North Beach, Gwelup, Marmion, Duncraig and surrounding northern suburb areas.

168 Karrinyup Road Karrinyup WA 6018(08) 9341 3020
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