The findings of a national research study undertaken by laya healthcare for the Laya Super Troopers programme examining the overall health and wellbeing of children aged 9 and 12 in Ireland revealed that more than half (59%) of children of that age group are not getting the recommended one hour of daily physical activity per day.
This is further made difficult by the increased restrictions on meeting people and activities.
The survey looked at all aspects of the health and wellness of children aged between 9 and 12 years old and it revealed the importance of taking part in physical activity.
87 percent of parents claiming that their child is visibly happier after taking part in physical activity.
As the days reach their shortest on 21st December parents will need to find alternative ways for children to remain active and take part in outdoor activity throughout the winter months.
To help children reach their daily physical activity levels Laya Super Troopers TV, a 28-part TV series, is now available online so children can watch any day, any time.
The series focuses on three pillars of physical activity, nutrition and mental wellbeing and features an array of fun activities, advice, and lots of challenges for children, parents and teachers to try themselves.
Fitness Trainer best-known as the Happy Fitness Guy and Laya Super Troopers TV participant, Ray Lally commented:
“It can be difficult for parents and families to keep active especially as the nights draw closer and temperatures go down. We need to become even more inventive in terms of how we integrate physical activity into the daily routine for children, now more than ever. It has been so great to work on Laya Super Troopers TV and develop short, fun activities that can be done at home but that will help integrate those healthy habits into our daily routine from a young age.”
Families all across the country can get involved by going to layasupertroopers.ie to access and watch the free Laya Super Troopers TV series and explore the activities and resources available.
