I mean specifically for very young children such as toddlers. It seems that, as a rule of thumb, they are much more physically motivante than the average (say, 30 years old or so) adults, barring those who actually practice regular exercise. Some children seem like they can run, climb and jump with a consistent timing for longer than many adults.
Is it because our own disposition has been ruined by a generally sedentary lifestyle?
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As a parent of young kids I’ve thought a lot about why kids seemingly have tons of energy and I think it comes down to a few reasons. The main thing is that small kids are living 100% in the moment at all times. When they’re running around and jumping they’re fully into it. They’re not worried about getting hurt, they’re not pacing themselves to save energy for later. For small kids right now is the only thing that exists.
The next thing is small kid’s bodies are smaller and lighter than an adults. Running around and jumping doesn’t tire them out as quickly as it would for an adult because they don’t weigh as much.
Finally, small kids sleep 10 – 12 hours a day and they don’t have any responsibilities. The only items on their calendar are sleep, eat, get dressed, got to the bathroom, and play. If I had the same schedule as a typical three year old I would also have a ton of energy for running around and playing.
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