Tumbling good for overweight kids?

[Anonymous 9]

I wouldn't. Try a barre class with her, the local ymca for water aerobics and their workout classes, yoga, just any classes you both can do together. Martial Arts would also be a good choice. Gymnastics are just something she's not physically suited to right now.

[Danesmommy1]

My son has a bit of chunk and his Senseis work him as hard as every other kid preparing for advanced belt testing. All kids strength train, agility train and flexibility train.

[Fullxbusymom]

Swimming is a great sport that won't be hard on her joints. If she is a decent swimmer looking into a swim team would be great. Joining the YMCA as a family would be great too. They offer so many kid friendly things that would get her off the couch. Rock climbing, swimming, basketball, soccer etc.

[Tigress22304]

Great suggestion!

My dd10 is heavy for her age so we want to sign her up for something that will keep her active. She's very sedentary at the moment and her ped thinks that's contributing to her weight. We were thinking tumbling/gymnastics, but DH says it might not be a good sport for a heavier girl like her.

Does anyone have experience? I'm inclined to think it'll be fine, but I guess she might have trouble with some stuff that the lighter girls find very easy, which could be demotivating.

DD15 has PradarWilli Syndrome which causes her to be obese.
We found that hydrotherapy works best.

basically-take her to a pool.
Water Aerobics

It really helps or you can try easy exercise like kids zumba

I've been dealing with this for years with DD-and according to her bariatric specialist
Water is the best thing for obese/morbidly obese patients because its very easy on the body while they get a good workout.

And what kid doesn't like swimming?!

[Deleted User 1461]

Walking at a fairly fast pace burns calories too.

[Anonymous 10]

Haven't read the pages of replies but I would just go into the gym you are considering (without having your DD with you at that time) and ask questions like this and find out about any concerns. If you decide to send her, see if they offer a class or two for a cheap rate for your DD to give it a try before commiting to a long--term thing.

[Anonymous 5]

I could see where water would be the best thing. How is your daughter doing these days?

Great suggestion!

DD15 has PradarWilli Syndrome which causes her to be obese.
We found that hydrotherapy works best.

basically-take her to a pool.
Water Aerobics

It really helps or you can try easy exercise like kids zumba

I've been dealing with this for years with DD-and according to her bariatric specialist
Water is the best thing for obese/morbidly obese patients because its very easy on the body while they get a good workout.

And what kid doesn't like swimming?!

[Anonymous 11]

My dd10 is heavy for her age so we want to sign her up for something that will keep her active. She's very sedentary at the moment and her ped thinks that's contributing to her weight. We were thinking tumbling/gymnastics, but DH says it might not be a good sport for a heavier girl like her.

Does anyone have experience? I'm inclined to think it'll be fine, but I guess she might have trouble with some stuff that the lighter girls find very easy, which could be demotivating.

You allowed your daughter to become overweight and your solution is to put her in a skin tight leotard and make her run and jump along with little waif like girls (typical gymnast body). Are you a sadist? How about you hold her hand and take a walk with her every day, feed her healthy foods and teach her self control.

[Anonymous 1]

My dd10 is heavy for her age so we want to sign her up for something that will keep her active. She's very sedentary at the moment and her ped thinks that's contributing to her weight. We were thinking tumbling/gymnastics, but DH says it might not be a good sport for a heavier girl like her.

Does anyone have experience? I'm inclined to think it'll be fine, but I guess she might have trouble with some stuff that the lighter girls find very easy, which could be demotivating.

You allowed your daughter to become overweight and your solution is to put her in a skin tight leotard and make her run and jump along with little waif like girls (typical gymnast body). Are you a sadist? How about you hold her hand and take a walk with her every day, feed her healthy foods and teach her self control.

That's unfair . I'm sure there'll be other chubby girls there that will be on the same level as her. It's not like I'm not going to feed her healthy foods, either. I'm aiming to make changes across the board that'll help her get down to a more reasonable weight. Calling me a sadist for trying to make healthy changes isn't fair...

[CandTmom]

My dd10 is heavy for her age so we want to sign her up for something that will keep her active. She's very sedentary at the moment and her ped thinks that's contributing to her weight. We were thinking tumbling/gymnastics, but DH says it might not be a good sport for a heavier girl like her.

Does anyone have experience? I'm inclined to think it'll be fine, but I guess she might have trouble with some stuff that the lighter girls find very easy, which could be demotivating.

You allowed your daughter to become overweight and your solution is to put her in a skin tight leotard and make her run and jump along with little waif like girls (typical gymnast body). Are you a sadist? How about you hold her hand and take a walk with her every day, feed her healthy foods and teach her self control.

That's unfair . I'm sure there'll be other chubby girls there that will be on the same level as her. It's not like I'm not going to feed her healthy foods, either. I'm aiming to make changes across the board that'll help her get down to a more reasonable weight. Calling me a sadist for trying to make healthy changes isn't fair...

It's good you want to make changes. I disagree with there being other "chubby " girls though. Gymnastics and dance are for small girls. Your daughter will look and feel so out of place. It will end of hurting her not helping.