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O cross kids it is one of the functional training modalities for young children and in the early teens, and which can normally be practiced at 6 years old and up to 14 years old, aiming to improve balance and favor muscle development in children and coordination motor.
The same techniques are used for this training crossfit conventional for adults like pulling ropes, running and jumping obstacles, in addition to instruments such as boxes, tires, weights and bars, but adapted for children according to age, height and weight.
Benefits of cross kids
As the cross kids it is a dynamic activity, this type of exercise for the child can have several benefits such as improving balance, developing muscles, working social interaction, motor coordination, self confidence, in addition to contributing to the good cognitive development and reasoning of children.
As the cross kids It is made
All the training done in cross kids it is regulated according to the need to be worked, age, height and weight of the child, in addition to being closely monitored by the physical education professional, who prevents children from taking weight, trying harder than necessary and having some muscle injury, for example.
Some of the exercises that can be done in the cross kids are:
1. Climbing the box
Climbing the box is one of the most common exercises in the cross kids and aims to focus on the task, flexibility and balance. In this exercise, the child with the left foot will climb on the bench, then immediately put the right foot and stand on the box. Then the child should descend and repeat the exercise, starting this time with the right foot.
2. Burpees
Burpees practiced in the cross kids aims to help in the development of musculature, flexibility and balance. Done with the child crouching with their hands on the floor, you should ask them to push their feet back in a plank position, then immediately return to the starting position and jump towards the ceiling.
3. Lateral leg lifting
Lateral leg lifting helps children work with flexibility and focus. To do this exercise the child must be lying on the side, supported by the hips and forearm. Then the child should lift one leg and remain there for a few seconds and then switch sides.
4. Tire bearing
The tire bearing works on breathing, muscle development, agility, teamwork and motor coordination. This exercise is done with a medium-sized tire, where the children together will try to roll it forward along a defined route.
5. Naval rope
In this exercise the child will train breathing and muscle development. With the knees semi-flexed, the child will hold the ends of the ropes and move the arms up and down, alternately so that ripples form in the rope.
6. Ball on the wall or floor
The exercise of the ball on the wall or on the floor makes the child better develop reflexes, agility and motor coordination. To do this, the child should be provided with a soft or slightly firm ball, and ask for the ball to be thrown against the wall or floor, then immediately pick it up and repeat the movement.
7. Climb on the rope
Climbing the rope assists the child in training concentration, motor coordination, breathing, reduces possible fear of heights, in addition to helping build confidence. This exercise is done with the child standing, facing the rope, then she will be instructed to hold the rope firmly with both hands and to cross her legs on the rope and lock this crossing with her feet, making the upward movement with with the feet.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team
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