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Benefits of practicing athletics at a young age
Friday, 15 September 2023
Physical exercise is fundamental at any age; it’s one of the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle and provides numerous benefits, both physical and mental. However, it’s crucial to establish this habit at a young age, as it will then become part of daily life. In this regard, it’s essential to find a sport that captivates, such as athletics.
Is it good to practice athletics at a young age? Below, we’ll explore the many benefits this sport offers children and young people and how at CIAT we motivate them through our athletics school.
Why practice athletics from childhood?
On the one hand, the physical benefits are numerous and noticeable. For one, this sport helps prevent childhood obesity, the rate of which is increasingly high. Athletics increases the body’s overall metabolic activity, leading to greater energy expenditure, which prevents fat accumulation and helps with weight management.
It provides significant muscle strengthening, as athletics increases the power of the oxidative systems in muscle cells, leading to increased endurance.
It also benefits the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, improving their function, increasing their capacity, and strengthening them.
From a psychological perspective, it’s worth noting that athletics instills discipline and effort, two values that are learned and applied from the very beginning. It’s also a sport that boosts self-confidence, as small goals are set and achieved over time.
All of this contributes to emotional stability and a release from stress and frustration. Practicing this sport increases the production of serotonin and dopamine, which helps us feel good.
Finally, we want to point out that it also fosters independence from the family and strengthens independent social relationships.
At CIAT, we support the development of new talent through our athletics school for minors. You can find all the information on our website.
