Get your workout! Fitness games you can do WITH your kids.
Irene, a single mother of two had trouble deciding between spending time to exercise and spending quality time with her seven and nine year old boys. I believe some of the best quality time you can spent with your kids IS exercising. So here are some playful fitness games you can play with your kids.
1. Pretend play. Go to a forest and play games where you have to crouch down, sneak around, climb over branches, jump over fallen logs and run across fields. I guarantee you’ll get a good exercise while experiencing a wonderful adventure with your kids. Truly, exploring a forest with your parents can be more fun than going to Disney world.
2. Play soccer. Let your kids kick the ball while you do most of the running. It’s great fun and a lot more interesting than running on a treadmill. If you don’t like soccer, frisbee and volleyball are always an option. Indoors you can use a balloon.
3. Swimming. Find out if there is an indoor pool in your area. Swimming exercises every muscle with little chance of injuries. It’s always a good idea to have your kids practice swimming on a regular basis.
4. Biking. Grab a bike instead of taking the car. Get your exercise while teaching your kids about traffic. You can save a little money on fuel and be kind to your environment as an added bonus.
5. Computer games. If you are planning to buy a game console for your kids. I’d choose the Nintendo wii. Almost every game exercises the body. There are games that are physically challenging for adults too and you can play fitness games inside your house. But what I like most about the wii is that they have fewer aggressive games than most other game consoles.
If you incorporate just a few of these fitness games into your routine, you’ll get all the exercise you need while spending quality time with your kids and saving money on an expensive gym membership while you’re at it. Most importantly, you will teach your kids the value of exercise. They don’t see you working out while you’re at the gym. So be creative! Add your ideas about exercising with your kids below.
