Wrist twisting activities may pose risks for children as their limb joints are relatively loose and their bones are not fully developed, making them susceptible to deformities from external factors. In addition, holding breath while wrist twisting may not be conducive to the healthy development of children’s hearts.
Although hopping games are lively and fun, they impose a significant burden on children’s bodies. During jumps, the knees and ligaments have to withstand pressure several times their body weight, posing a challenge to the still developing bone structure, which may lead to injuries.
Tug-of-war is not suitable for young children as their hearts are not fully developed and mainly respond to high-intensity activities by accelerating heartbeats. Studies have shown that after tug-of-war, many children’s heart rates take a long time to return to normal, indicating that this level of opposition may put excessive strain on young children’s hearts.
During childhood, physical growth follows the pattern of height increase preceding weight gain, with muscles primarily consisting of water, low levels of protein and minerals, resulting in weaker strength and easy fatigue. Therefore, professional muscle exercises are not suitable for this stage.
Although upside-down activities can enhance a child’s sense of balance, frequent or excessively long durations may interfere with the child’s ability to regulate intraocular pressure, posing a potential threat to visual development.
As a popular outdoor activity, excessive participation in scootering for children under 8 who are in a rapid growth phase may lead to overdevelopment of leg muscles, affecting balanced physical development and even having adverse effects on height growth. Therefore, choosing appropriate forms of exercise is crucial for the healthy growth of children.
