Hello, busy parents! You’re tired of trying to fit in a workout and keep an eye on your kids? You’re not the only one. What if I told that you could transform those chaotic moments into family bonding activities? You can exercise with your children, and they may even enjoy it.
In today’s fast paced world, it is easy to let fitness slip by the wayside. What if you could combine quality time with your children with your workout? It not only helps you stay active but also sets an excellent example for your children. It’s also a great way to create lasting memories and teach your children the importance of staying active.
Tips for a successful family workout
- Meet kids where they are: Younger children may just want to play while older children can handle more structured exercises. You can tailor your workouts based on their age and interest.
- Try practicing crawling, jumping or dancing instead of strict exercises. These activities can be more interesting for children.
- Keep workouts short and varied. Kids have a short attention span, so keep them short and varied. Even a few minutes can add up.
- Make it Fun: Turn exercises and games into a fun experience. Who can jump the furthest? Can we all reach the sky? The more fun you have, the more people will want to join.
Fun Exercises You Can Try
- Bodyweight squats with a child: Let your child sit on your shoulders while you squat!
- Lunges : Add a child on your shoulders to make it more challenging.
- Touch The Sky: Squat, then stand up, and reach for the skies. Jumping gets you bonus points!
Practice long jumps and high jumps. Set a line for the jumper to jump over. - Push Ups: Let them crawl on your back to add weight or give them high fives between reps.
Games to play together
- Ninja Training : Practice jumps and crawls. You can even hang from a pull up bar.
- Chase – (Cops and Robbers ): – Build a fort and allow the kids to escape while you chase after them.
- Freeze Ball : Create different challenges using foam dodgeballs.
- Animal Walks : Call out a particular animal and have all participants walk in that manner.
- Hot Lava : Create an obstacle track where the floor is made of lava. Use furniture to jump between two spots.
Exercise with your children doesn’t need to be a chore. It can be an engaging, fun way to stay fit and create lasting memories. Are you ready to give it a go? Try out one of the games or exercises we have mentioned. Remember that the goal is fun and doing your best. Let’s move and make fitness an affair for the whole family!
