How to get kids to exercise?
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:49 am
1. Get the kids involved!
It is important to have kids engaged in the process. Have them take responsibility for what type of exercise they want to do! Give your kids some options and have them pick the activity.
2. Encourage safe outdoor activity.
When physical distancing is possible, encourage your children to go outside! Walking the dog, playing catch, riding bikes around the neighbourhood, and throwing frisbees are some great activities to choose from. Worried that your neighbourhood is too crowded? Jumping on a trampoline, playing hopscotch and jump rope can be done in your own yard!
3. Change it up!
Whether it is going on a new hiking trail or simply taking a different biking route, adding variety is a good way to maintain physical activity engagement.
4. Take advantage of FREE online workouts.
If you don’t have access to open outdoor spaces, there are many free online activities geared toward children. From virtual PE classes to yoga and partner workouts for parents and kids to do together, there are many ways to stay active, even when indoors.
5. Exercise as a family.
Make physical activity part of your family’s daily routine by taking family walks, playing active games together, or having family dance parties. Children are more likely to participate if the entire family is engaged.
6. Set the example.
Walk the walk! Kids are more likely to engage in physical activity when they see that you are active. Plus, the exercise will likely benefit you too!
It is important to have kids engaged in the process. Have them take responsibility for what type of exercise they want to do! Give your kids some options and have them pick the activity.
2. Encourage safe outdoor activity.
When physical distancing is possible, encourage your children to go outside! Walking the dog, playing catch, riding bikes around the neighbourhood, and throwing frisbees are some great activities to choose from. Worried that your neighbourhood is too crowded? Jumping on a trampoline, playing hopscotch and jump rope can be done in your own yard!
3. Change it up!
Whether it is going on a new hiking trail or simply taking a different biking route, adding variety is a good way to maintain physical activity engagement.
4. Take advantage of FREE online workouts.
If you don’t have access to open outdoor spaces, there are many free online activities geared toward children. From virtual PE classes to yoga and partner workouts for parents and kids to do together, there are many ways to stay active, even when indoors.
5. Exercise as a family.
Make physical activity part of your family’s daily routine by taking family walks, playing active games together, or having family dance parties. Children are more likely to participate if the entire family is engaged.
6. Set the example.
Walk the walk! Kids are more likely to engage in physical activity when they see that you are active. Plus, the exercise will likely benefit you too!