There is nothing quite as rewarding and fun as visiting the great outdoors as a family and getting some exercise in.
The truth is though, some days, the weather or other responsibilities can make that difficult.
It can be easy to fall into a pattern of playing video games and watching TV, but the truth is these habits can be harmful to your child’s physical and emotional development.
Children need to get exercise.
Sitting sedentary for long periods of time watching a screen is not beneficial to anyone.
Get creative and create some fun activities to participate in under your own roof.
WAYS YOUR KIDS CAN EXERCISE INDOORS
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While it is good for kids to be active, remember never to force your children to exercise. Fun should be the key!
Do things together as a family such as a walk around the neighborhood or bike ride.
Your children are more likely to get up off the couch and be active if the whole family joins in!
COOK WITH YOUR KIDS
Get active in the kitchen and learn together at the same time by cooking with your little ones.
There are so many different benefits of cooking together as a family.
Choosing recipes with plenty of wholesome ingredients like lean proteins, vegetables and fruits will create delicious well-rounded meals.
When it comes time to clean up after creating, tackle it as a team.
This is yet another opportunity to be active together.
HAVE A DANCE PARTY
Put on your favorite songs and get dancing as a family.
Let your kids pick some of their own favorite songs to dance to as well.
In no time you all will be having fun, laughing and getting a ton of exercise.
MAKE AN INDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE
Use tables, chairs, boxes or anything else you have laying around that would serve as a good tunnel or cliff.
Turning your home into a temporary obstacle course is a great way to encourage the kids to get as much exercise as they can.
Especially if you make it a little competitive by timing them.
TURN CHORES INTO A COMPETITION
Household chores are a fantastic way to get your kids on their feet and moving.
Challenge them to see how fast they can clean up their rooms or see who can put all the trash out the fastest.
Children really respond to challenges and games in a positive way so turning everyday activities into contest makes them feel less like chores and gets them moving.
MAKE AN EXERCISE VIDEO
Have the kids put together their own exercise video.
Not only will this get them moving, but it will also help to teach them some new moves and make it far more exciting.
Especially if they can watch it when it’s done.
REDECORATE A ROOM
Get the kids involved in redecorating and changing around a room in your house.
Organize drawers and cabinets, rearrange furniture and change the locations of wall hangings.
Allow your kids to get creative in the process.
This is a great way to get the little ones up and getting exercise.
BUILD A FORT
Fort building is a lot of fun and a great way to get active while indoors.
Grab all the blankets and pillows in the house and start creating your own little getaway.
The kids will have fun creating, carrying and constructing the fort and they can enjoy having a picnic in it later.
VISIT A LOCAL POOL OR GYM
When kids see other children getting active, they are more likely to want to participate.
Visit a nearby pool, gym, rock climbing area or a trampoline place.
These areas will be packed with playmates on rainy or cold days and are a fantastic idea if you have exhausted all your at home ideas.
There are many ways to get your kids up and moving indoors.
Don’t allow the weather to stop your little ones from getting the exercise they need, just get creative.
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louise
Friday 31st of August 2018
Fort building is fun I do it often with the grand daughters. They love it