Our children are our future – and understanding and supporting their natural yearning for physical activity will help lead them to a lifetime of happy and healthy living.
Healthy exercise from the early stages of their development will give our children a gift that will endure throughout their lives.
Among the many benefits are physical fitness, confidence and stronger self-esteem, more energy, better memory, and simply a good feeling about themselves – and they are all easy to achieve.
Our DL Kids, All Stars Swimming, All Stars Tennis and F.I.T. products are geared towards focusing on creative ways to incorporate exercise into our children’s everyday routine. Games and playful workout routines can often be the tools that instill the lasting joy of exercise.
To emphasise once again the importance of exercise, I have put together some of the long-term benefits an active child can expect.
A stronger immune system – the body’s ability to fight disease is improved. Children are less prone to colds, allergies and diseases, including cancer. A reduction of Type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and improving carbohydrate metabolism. Lower blood pressure and an improvement in the child’s cholesterol profile. A strengthening of the entire cardiovascular system, including the heart and lungs. The heart develops a higher “pump activity” while the child’s heart and lungs are strengthened, supporting the prevention of heart disease. Children are less likely to become overweight and will have better control of their body fat. Overweight children are able to reduce their body weight and body fat due to the physiological effect of burning fat while exercising. Children develop stronger bone structure and muscle structure.
Below I have listed just some of our activities on offer at David Lloyd Cardiff:
Child care – in our Club Crèche your baby will be safe and cherished by our qualified staff
Parent and child – spend time playing with other babies, bring baby to a workout, or play sport with other mums
Club Play – for 3-4 year-olds. We've all kinds of fun play sessions and activities for kids. They'll love it!
Club Active – for 5-11 year-olds. Designed to stimulate in the areas of sport, activity and creativity
Club Fitness – activities for children aged 8-14 and over. Keep young bodies fit and healthy in the Gym and Studio
Club Coaching – let specialist instructors introduce a sport to your child, or coach them to a higher level. It's all here!
Holiday Activities – activities for kids during the school holidays. We'll keep them busy, teach them skills and ensure they have a good time
For further details, please contact a member of the team who will be only too pleased to help.
