Liam starts new path: sports group against overweight for children!

Liam starts new path: sports group against overweight for children!

On Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2025, the eight -year -old Liam took part in a sports group in the Neunkirchner Gymnasium am Krebsberg for the first time. This initiative is aimed at children aged nine to 15 who are overweight. The meetings take place once a week and are under the direction of coachin Julia Eisenhuth. During the welcome round, the children signaled their well -being through thumb or in the inclined position, which indicates that they feel comfortable in the group.

Liam introduced himself and lined up in the team. The overarching goal of this sports group is to help the children again to the fitness level that they need to be able to live actively and healthily. It is particularly important to convey the children fun with the movement and to find a sport in the long term that they enjoy.

overweight as a challenge

The need for such programs is underpinned by the alarming numbers of the Robert Koch Institute, according to which almost every sixth child in Germany is overweight. The increase in obesity in childhood can result in serious health consequences and cause risks such as diabetes, high blood pressure and orthopedic diseases. It is also known that 65 % of children with obesity are also affected in adulthood.

parents play a crucial role in the fight against the overweight of their children. By taking targeted measures, in particular integrating more movement into everyday life, you can significantly contribute to the healthy development of your children. Recommendations for suitable sports for overweight children are joint -friendly activities such as swimming, cycling or dance. It is important that the fun of sporting activities is in the foreground, since it significantly influences long -term motivation.

The importance of movement and nutrition

The combination of physical activity and a balanced diet is essential. Sport promotes not only the physical, but also the intellectual development of children. Parents are advised to live an active lifestyle by doing sports with their children themselves or attending children's gymnastics together. The recommendation is also to integrate games and movement offers into everyday life in order to support the natural urge to move of the children.

In the special sports groups, such as that of Liam, children find like -minded people and can achieve their goals together. This can significantly increase motivation and support the approach of health promotion. It is particularly important that the children are not overloaded in these groups; Feasible goals and praise are crucial for further motivation.

summarized the need for action in obese children. Early intervention can effectively prevent health and psychological problems. Health risks by overweight demand parents and experts to act together. The sports group under the direction of Julia Eisenhuth is a step in the right direction to accompany children like Liam in a healthier future.

For more information on sports promotion for children and overweight, a look at fitundleich.de and the Saarbrücker Zeitung .