Family Fitness

Kids don't openly say they want to work out. Honestly, neither do adults. Why not mix family time, fun and fitness to get moving.

1. Go on a bear hunt

“I’m Going on a Bear Hunt”? Start by singing the song. They each animal you add act out the different animal motion This activity gets especially entertaining when you’re scurrying away from the bear at the end.

2. Play follow the leader

This game is great indoors and out. Who doesn't love taking time to move in fun ways around the lawn or living room?

3. Have a dance party

Do you have Alexa? Maybe google home? Kick up the tunes. Everyone gets to pick a song.

4. Create a scavenger hunt

Hide things all over the house. Think of this as a bigger egg hunt than what you would do on a spring Sunday. Think of all the nooks in your home to get your kids to roam around the house. Pinterest is your friend here!

6. Draw a maze on the driveway

My sons OT gave us an amazing idea. She said draw lines, dots, triangles, and squares. Each shape was a different movement. This work out made me out of breath!

7. Animal walks

Use your imaginations to come up with different types of animal walks! Imitate bears walking, or run fast like a cheetah. Waddle like a penguin, or pretend to swim through the ocean like a dolphin.

8. Sock hockey and Skating

Who doesn't like skating across the kitchen floor? Why not make it a family affair.

9. Have pillow fight

We recommend using pillows other than the feather-filled versions, no one wants to clean up.

10. Make an obstacle course

Over-under in and out! Great way to work on following directions but also get rainy day blues out of the way.

11. Push ME over

This exercise inevitably ends in giggles as kids push and pull, trying to budge you from your iron stance.

12. Wheelbarrow or crab walk races

These tough kids race from one end of the yard to another.

13. Clean-up race

Pick a room or assign the whole house and see which kid can clean up the most.

14. Go for a hike or nature walk

Pick a scenic trail, strap on your hiking boots and explore the outdoors!

15. Red light, green light

Play the “red light, green light” game in the backyard.