The Advantages Karate, and other martial arts for kids, builds confidence and self-esteem as well as self-discipline, respect, concentration and courtesy. 1  Many martial arts schools also offer leadership courses for kids, in conjunction with their karate for kids programs, or similar lessons. Martial Arts is ideal for children who do not do well in team sports, giving them the ability to flourish this activity, while combining physical and mental practices. Many do not realize this, but it is a fact that martial arts training are safer than most school sports. Children with special needs, such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), learning difficulties and hyperactivity are often recommended to participate in martial arts for kids because of the clear benefits in its structured training techniques.
Getting off your ass at your desk has a real benefit for your waistline, a new study says. Good news for American nine-to-fivers looking to reduce their wasitlines: Working at a standing desk burns 87 more calories a day, on average, compared to just working on your duff.
Today, the average office worker sits for about 10 hours, first all those hours in front of the computer, plowing through e-mails, making calls or writing proposals â and eating lunch. And then all those hours of sitting in front of the TV or surfing the Web at home. Medical researchers have long warned that prolonged sitting is dangerous, associated with a significantly higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and depression, as well as muscle and joint problems.