10 Kid Friendly Activities to Get Your Kids
Moving!
I know it's hard to believe that you
might have to strategize to get your kids active but thanks to
computers, televisions and video games it's a
fact. With a little ingenuity you may not
only find yourself getting some much needed
exercise but spending time with your children has a
wonderful bonding effect all on its own.
One of the two main components in
keeping your child healthy is exercise. Many kids today are so
immersed in TV and video games; it's no wonder exercise is not
a part of their daily routine. Since obesity has become a
pandemic in our society, especially among children, it is
important to establish an exercise program early on so that
kids will not view exercise as something they dislike, but
rather something they enjoy.
Here are 10 kid friendly exercise ideas to
help you incorporate physical activity into your child's daily
routine.
- Bike riding - Whether with family or
friends, this is one activity most kids love to engage in
either at your local park or around the neighborhood.
- Sports - Does your child belong to a
sports team? Whether it is baseball, football, soccer or
football, ensure they have signed up for after school
sports activities.
- Walking the dog - Exercise can be as
simple as walking the family dog or a neighbor's pet after
school or after dinner.
- Chores - Whether its helping with
chores inside the home, or cleaning up the back yard, this
is a great way to engage kids in exercise.
- Family walks - A 30-45 minute walk
after dinner with the entire family is not only wonderful
exercise for the kids, but the entire family as well.
- Shoot some hoops - The entire family
can play a game of basketball after dinner each night.
Spending an hour exercising after dinner is also great for
the digestive system.
- Indoor exercise - Do you have a home
gym or an area set aside for exercise? Utilize an exercise
DVD that you and your kids can participate in at a certain
time during the day.
- A daily walk with your kids is another activity
encompassing fresh air and exercise. Whether its a
trip to the local supermarket, pharmacy, or walking around
the neighborhood, this routine is perhaps the best way to
keep your kids active.
- Jogging - At a specific time each day,
take your kids to the park and use the local track to begin
a jogging routine. Utilize musical accompaniment with an
MP3 player or iPod to keep up the pace.
- Handball - This is a great activity
for kids. You can utilize the park area and play a few
games. This is wonderful for younger kids to learn hand/eye
coordination as well. No matter what the exercise, it is
important to teach your kids to engage in some form of
daily activity to strength their bodies and keep them
active both mentally and physically. This is important
especially during the winter months when cold weather tends
to keep children indoors more.
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