Health and Fitness

• Coronary Risk: the possibility of physical training in children with heart disease can reduce their risk in adult life is of enormous importance for public health. Coronary risk factors that can be positively affected by the training include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, high serum lipids, and a low concentration of high density lipoprotein

• Diabetes mellitus: It has been demonstrated that training induces a series of changes can be considered beneficial in children suffering from this disease. Documented changes include an increase in the sensitivity of insulin receptors, a decreased level of fasting blood glucose, improved lipoprotein profile, a higher aerobic power, an increase in lean body mass and decreased adiposity.

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Physical activity has been considered for a long time, beneficial to the psychomotor development of children, sociability and welfare, so their inclusion within the school curriculum has become indisputable.

Specific benefits of training:

The potential benefits associated with training can be divided into nonspecific, which improve the physical fitness of the child and which are not unlike those of most children, and those specific to a certain disease or disability.

The benefits for the psychosocial welfare of the child with a disease are of immense therapeutic value, and that promote self-esteem and self-confidence and greater ability to socialize with their peers.

• ASTHMA: The exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), occurs frequently in children with asthma. Several authors have reported a reduction in the need for medication or a decrease in the intensity or effects of a BIE, thanks to training. These training programs were based on activities in circuits, combinations of swimming races and activities on the ground of action.

• Cerebral Palsy: From the functional point of view, children with cerebral palsy, have their major limitations in walking, easy fatigue and a compromised ability to perform useful tasks with the upper limbs.