upUgo : Sports and Fitness for Children
Starting a workout at home can be challenging without the proper guidance. The array of information that we find on YouTube is often misleading or unsuitable for resolving our specific issues. Since everyone’s body looks different when exercising depending on their body type, the human eye is not always the best analyzer of perfect form.…
Body dysmorphia or BDD refers to the condition where a person obsessively focuses on what they deem to be the ‘flaws’ in their appearance. Today, as people’s lives get increasingly entwined with social media, they constantly compare their bodies with picture-perfect idols on Instagram that are mostly achieved through filters and photoshop. As a parent,…
Children frequently find it challenging to divide their time during exam season so they can fit in both study and exercise. While engaging in strenuous workout routines may leave them exhausted and sleepy, skipping exercise altogether prevents them from reaping its many benefits during this stressful period. Here are some ways in which you can…
For mothers – stay-at-home moms, new mothers, work from home ones or any other kind – the most luxurious part of the day for them is, some “me time”. After a routine day of cooking, cleaning, tidying the home, helping kids with homework, meeting little ones’ daily needs, catering to elders, etc., leaves them very little time for anything leave…
As a parent, you can easily incorporate fitness exercises for kids throughout the day without having to go on a run or do push-ups. No sweat! Physical activity does not have to be completed in a school P.E. class, nor on the playground, nor even at the gym pumping iron. Parents can help kids stay…
Most parents would like to see their kids occupied doing things that help them develop skills. But kids, on the other hand, might find themselves bored — especially when they are unoccupied, youngsters usually seek out the attention of their parents. Indeed, parents cannot be heroes all the time, attending to the needs of their…
There are a lot of narratives around parenting, filled with all kinds of dos and don’ts. Some hacks work while others just join the long list of “failed attempts”. In India, more often than not, the parenting credit goes to couples whose child gets an A+ in major subjects (maths and science) or to those…
Exercise or physical activity is a fundamental prerequisite for physical, mental and nutritional wellness, and plays a major role in a child’s cognitive and emotional development. Further, a good exercise routine is highly helpful in building physical strength and overall body coordination. Physical activity became extremely crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic when our lifestyles took…
Holiday seasons are all about gatherings, meetups, leisure routines and good food. For parents, this can be the time when they can drop their guards and let their kids enjoy the whole essence of festive days. However, there’s always a fear of extended habits that would bother almost all parents who take utmost care in…
As a young mom working 5 days a week, it was often difficult for me to give my daughters the attention they needed. Children these days, due to lack of attention, get more involved with television, computers and mobile phones which decreases the amount of physical activity that kids require to stay healthy. To counter…