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Saturday, March 15, 2008
When it comes to helping our children gain interest in exercise, we have to show them that it can be fun. Get creative with your kids exercises. Plan a hike to a local nature site and create a type of scavenger hunt. Spot two butterflies and one bumble bee. Look for a feather or animal track.
This can keep kids busy thinking while their bodies is moving. Another fun kid friendly exercise is an obstacle course. Create an area to race through, a tunnel to crawl through and something to leap over.
Add a bunny hop or two and finish it off with a crab walk. Kids will be giggling away while they strengthen their hearts and bodies. Play a game of horse with your kids and see who can make the most shots and the most misses.
Swimming, bike riding and jump roping are all classic childhood activities that we often do not consider exercise. The fact is if your heart rate picks up and you breath a bit harder it can be called exercise.
Take your kids to a local park or run a fitness course. Kids love to try and beat mom or dad at an activity, so make it fun. Get your whole family involved for a great time.
Ask your kids what they would enjoy; you may find that they have some great ideas. Go play a game of Frisbee golf on a sunny day or toss a ball in the back yard. No matter what you do, make it safe and fun for a great day of healthy activity.Labels: activities, childrens, exercise, fitness, fun, gym, kids
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