Let’s Go Retro: The Benefits of “Free Play”
“Free play.” I haven’t heard that term since my days at summer camp. However, it is a term we should to add back into our vernacular, and this especially rings true for young athletes.
Several studies have recently shown that young athletes who engage in “free play” are less likely to suffer a sports-related injury. In today’s day and age, many teens now focus their efforts on one single sport and play it year-round. However, research demonstrates that these single-sport athletes are less likely to engage in “free play” or recreational sports. Research continues to demonstrate that participating in a variety of sports – competitive and/or recreational – can help prevent sports-related injuries. This may be due to building up resistance in muscles that aren’t regularly engaged by playing just one particular sport.
How can you or your child incorporate “free play” into the daily routine?
- Warm up for your sport de jour by working other muscle groups or engaging in other “sports.” For instance, take to the tennis court and hit a few balls before swim practice.
- Partake in a recreational game or activity to spice things up. Shoot hoops with friends or take a cardio-kickboxing class.
- Team up with a friend and share your athletic interests. If you have a friend that’s an avid runner and you are an expert softball player, teach each other a thing or two. Head for the running trails one morning and the next day visit the batting cage.
- If you have athlete friends who play a different sport than you, reach out and give what they do a shot.
I am not sure where you are getting your info, but great topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this information for my mission.
Hey, you used to write magnificent, but the last several posts have been kinda boring¡K I miss your tremendous writings. Past several posts are just a little out of track! come on!
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all people you really realize what you are speaking about! Bookmarked. Please additionally seek advice from my website =). We can have a hyperlink trade agreement between us!
Good day! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site? I’m getting fed up of WordPress because I’ve had issues with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.|
Good day! Do you know if they make any plugins to help with SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good success. If you know of any please share. Cheers!
It’s onerous to seek out knowledgeable nimrnsjd individuals on this topic, but you sound like you realize what you’re talking about! Thanks
Thanks for your marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading it, you may be a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and may come back later on. I want to encourage you continue your great job, have a nice morning!
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great. I don’t know who you are but certainly you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already 😉 Cheers!
Hi there! I realize this is kind of off-topic however I had to ask. Does building a well-established blog like yours require a massive amount work? I’m brand new to writing a blog but I do write in my journal on a daily basis. I’d like to start a blog so I can easily share my experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any kind of ideas or tips for brand new aspiring blog owners. Thankyou!
I believe that is among the so much vital info for me. And i’m glad studying your article. However want to statement on some normal things, The website style is great, the articles is really nice : D. Excellent activity, cheers|
This post offers clear idea in support of the new viewers of blogging, that really how to do blogging.|
What’s up colleagues, how is everything, and what you want to say about this piece of writing, in my view its really awesome for me.|
Ahaa, its pleasant discussion about this article here at this weblog, I have read all that, so now me also commenting at this place.|
Heya i am for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful & it helped me out a lot. I am hoping to present one thing back and aid others like you helped me.|
This is valuable stuff.In my opinion, if all website owners and bloggers developed their content they way you have, the internet will be a lot more useful than ever before.
I was suggested this blog by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem. You’re incredible! Thanks!
Usually I don’t learn article on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to take a look at and do so! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, very nice post.
Howdy! This post could not be written any better! Reading this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this page to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all people you actually realize what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Please also consult with my site =). We could have a hyperlink trade contract among us!
Of course, what a splendid site and informative posts, I definitely will bookmark your blog.Have an awsome day!