February is Heart Month, and Live Better is celebrating it with the Heart and Sole Fun Run. This one-mile fun run is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, and it will be on Feb. 17 at the Thomasville Amphitheater. The top five finishers in each grade level will win a trophy, and the top overall female and male finishers will take home a new bicycle. Register today so your child can take part in this event. This is a great way to get your child moving.
Check out some reasons that your child needs regular exercise, and you will see why this fun run is so important.
Build a Strong Heart
February is Heart Month, and regular exercise will make your child’s heart stronger. Exercise challenges the heart, and that strengthens the muscle. People with strong hearts are less likely to develop heart disease, so get your child on the right track by engaging in various activities, such as the fun run.
Strengthen the Lungs
Exercise also builds strong lungs. Strong lungs are able to move air in and out of the body efficiently. People with strong lungs are less likely to see a decline in oxygen intake as they age. If you want your child to be healthy in old age, start with an exercise program now.
Get Stronger Bones
Most people don’t think about osteoporosis until they get older, but your child can actually start fighting it off right now. Exercise strengthens bones by increasing their density. If your child continues with an exercise program, he or she will be less likely to battle osteoporosis down the road.
Improve Emotional Stability
It’s hard to be a kid these days. From homework to social media fights, kids have a lot on their plates, and that can hurt their emotional well-being. Exercise actually helps with emotional stability. It’s believed that exercise increases serotonin levels in the body. That leads to a boost in mood. If your child is dealing with a lot at school or with friends, exercise can alleviate the stress.
You will be so proud when your child finishes the fun run, but you’ll be tired from all that cheering. You’ll want to sink into a nice vehicle and head home. Stop by Thomasville Toyota in Thomasville, Georgia and pick up the perfect post-race wheels. Your new vehicle can also take you on adventures in Georgia and beyond.
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