Comments on: Treadmills for Kids? http://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/ Runner's Information & Advice Mon, 21 May 2012 20:01:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: anitahttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-350165 anita Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:47:33 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-350165 The idea of a kiddie treadmill as true exercise equipment is a joke. Kids that young do not have the attention span for sustained activity. I do think that it does send them a message especially if you are setting the example. I agree that children will try to get on the adult machine ( daughter did it with grave results) and having their own may stop them from being hurt. they will also get the idea that exercise is a good thing(hopefully) because no matter how it has occurred childhood obesity is a problem. The schools are removing physical education and all the games we new as Kids on the playground are being banned. So what is a parent to do. .-= anita´s last blog ..<a href="http://anikearn.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/how-to-acquire-seo-services/" rel="nofollow">How to acquire Seo Services</a> =-. The idea of a kiddie treadmill as true exercise equipment is a joke. Kids that young do not have the attention span for sustained activity. I do think that it does send them a message especially if you are setting the example. I agree that children will try to get on the adult machine ( daughter did it with grave results) and having their own may stop them from being hurt. they will also get the idea that exercise is a good thing(hopefully) because no matter how it has occurred childhood obesity is a problem. The schools are removing physical education and all the games we new as Kids on the playground are being banned. So what is a parent to do.
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]]> By: Luishttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-259644 Luis Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:04:16 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-259644 Never in a million years would I let my kid on a treadmill. Even if it was considered safe. Once they're a teenager and are in school sports then o.k. but as a child never. Exercise for kids should be on the playground not on a treadmill. .-= Luis´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.treadmills-on-sale.net/bowflex-series-7-treadmill-sports-tagged-treadmill-54-times-2" rel="nofollow">Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill (Sports) tagged "treadmill" 54 times</a> =-. Never in a million years would I let my kid on a treadmill. Even if it was considered safe. Once they’re a teenager and are in school sports then o.k. but as a child never. Exercise for kids should be on the playground not on a treadmill.
.-= Luis´s last blog ..Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill (Sports) tagged "treadmill" 54 times =-.

]]> By: Uma Besthttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-134757 Uma Best Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:36:46 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-134757 Good info, very informative, I will take this rss feed for sure,thx! Good info, very informative, I will take this rss feed for sure,thx!

]]> By: Janahttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-45721 Jana Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:55:23 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-45721 During the cooler months, my husband and I run on our treadmill daily, and we alternate running outside with the whole family and running on the treadmill inside during the warmer months. Because of this, our two kiddos love running (or at least the idea of it = ]). They used to beg to be allowed on our big treadmill. However, since they are 3 and 5, our treadmill would not be safe for them. Because of this, I was thrilled to find the kiddie treadmill! Now the kids have their own treadmill right next to Mom & Dad's, and they love hopping on and walking or jogging for a few minutes at a time...usually when a parent is jogging on the big treadmill. Granted, it's not really exercise since they tend to only go for a bit, but that's ok because they get plenty of exercise running or riding their bikes outside. They're just playing pretend with their treadmill. They love it, and it keeps them from trying to hop on Mom & Dad's treadmill. During the cooler months, my husband and I run on our treadmill daily, and we alternate running outside with the whole family and running on the treadmill inside during the warmer months. Because of this, our two kiddos love running (or at least the idea of it = ]). They used to beg to be allowed on our big treadmill. However, since they are 3 and 5, our treadmill would not be safe for them. Because of this, I was thrilled to find the kiddie treadmill! Now the kids have their own treadmill right next to Mom & Dad’s, and they love hopping on and walking or jogging for a few minutes at a time…usually when a parent is jogging on the big treadmill. Granted, it’s not really exercise since they tend to only go for a bit, but that’s ok because they get plenty of exercise running or riding their bikes outside. They’re just playing pretend with their treadmill. They love it, and it keeps them from trying to hop on Mom & Dad’s treadmill.

]]> By: Sandrahttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-45608 Sandra Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:45:09 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-45608 Where can you actually BUY this thing? I've seen them for about $100, but then I read on a blog that some lady bought it new for $40. My son is on the autism spectrum and has a lot of sensory issues, and a kiddie treadmill would be absolutely PERFECT for a kid like him! Thanks! Where can you actually BUY this thing? I’ve seen them for about $100, but then I read on a blog that some lady bought it new for $40. My son is on the autism spectrum and has a lot of sensory issues, and a kiddie treadmill would be absolutely PERFECT for a kid like him! Thanks!

]]> By: Merryhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-42568 Merry Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:26:08 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-42568 Is it being 'sold' to parents as child exercise equipment? I don't hear people saying 'oh what a cute idea,' which was the comment of some parents re the Easy Bake Oven. And no cup holder? That's inhumane! Merrys last blog post..<a href="http://www.crankyfitness.com/2008/10/bright-shiny-distraction-post.html" rel="nofollow">Bright Shiny Distraction Post!</a> Is it being ‘sold’ to parents as child exercise equipment? I don’t hear people saying ‘oh what a cute idea,’ which was the comment of some parents re the Easy Bake Oven.
And no cup holder? That’s inhumane!

Merrys last blog post..Bright Shiny Distraction Post!

]]> By: Audreyhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-41080 Audrey Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:51:17 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-41080 If it was more affordable for people to work less and be home with their children more, then they could all go for an afternoon walk or a game of footy at the park. We wouldn't need kiddie treadmills or government committees on childhood obesity. It reminds me of that kiddie bicycle that links up to your television so a child can ride and avoid obstacles on the screen, like a computer game. Why not just take your child out for a real bike ride and see the birds and feel the breeze. Stepping off my soapbox now. Audreys last blog post..<a href="http://runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-achievements/" rel="nofollow">My Achievements</a> If it was more affordable for people to work less and be home with their children more, then they could all go for an afternoon walk or a game of footy at the park. We wouldn’t need kiddie treadmills or government committees on childhood obesity. It reminds me of that kiddie bicycle that links up to your television so a child can ride and avoid obstacles on the screen, like a computer game. Why not just take your child out for a real bike ride and see the birds and feel the breeze.
Stepping off my soapbox now.

Audreys last blog post..My Achievements

]]> By: Paulhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-41039 Paul Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:44:16 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-41039 Hilarious. I'll look forward to reading your reviews so I know which one to invest in for my 2-month old (as soon as he can walk anyway). ;-) Pauls last blog post..<a href="http://marathongis.com/blog/?p=117" rel="nofollow">5K down, half marathon to go</a> Hilarious. I’ll look forward to reading your reviews so I know which one to invest in for my 2-month old (as soon as he can walk anyway). ;-)

Pauls last blog post..5K down, half marathon to go

]]> By: Irenehttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-41036 Irene Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:10:05 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-41036 I saw a kiddie treadmill in a store window last week and thought it was a goofy made up thing, just for the display. I didn't realize it was a real thing until your article today. This never would have worked with my kids for the intended purpose. It would have ended up as place to line up and race Hotwheels cars. ;) Fun article, though! Irenes last blog post..<a href="http://magazinesmiles.blogspot.com/2008/09/knocks-me-off-my-feet.html" rel="nofollow">Knocks Me Off My Feet</a> I saw a kiddie treadmill in a store window last week and thought it was a goofy made up thing, just for the display. I didn’t realize it was a real thing until your article today. This never would have worked with my kids for the intended purpose. It would have ended up as place to line up and race Hotwheels cars. ;)

Fun article, though!

Irenes last blog post..Knocks Me Off My Feet

]]> By: Bethhttp://completerunning.com/archives/2008/09/30/treadmills-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-41030 Beth Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:31:33 +0000 http://completerunning.com/?p=2047#comment-41030 Well said. Well said.

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