It's critical that you get your kids to exercise. The problem is, if you try to force them to do long boring workouts, you may well end up just discouraging them from wanting to do fitness at all. In this article, I discuss fun way's you can get your children burning calories and getting fitter.
The Frankenstein Walk
It sounds strange that a "Frankenstein" is considered an exercise but this simple walk will burn calories and certainly be the cause of some giggles. The Frankenstein walk is just as it sounds.
Walk in an open area and kick one leg up at a time. As you do this raise the opposite arm and bring it down to touch your toes while keeping your back straight. You may not be able to bring your toes up too high if you're out of shape but after a couple of times you'll be accustomed to the movement and find it easier to perform. Also, hold your transverse abdominal (core) in tightly and you'll get a great ab work out.
Leap-frogs
This has been a long time favorite for young kids in gym class but that doesn't mean you can't do them with your kids on a sunny day. Head to your favorite park and leap-frog with your kids until they get bored.
Have your child sit in the crouching position, place your hands on her shoulders and hop over her. If your child is too small this may be a moment that you get to leap only once but they'll love the idea of climbing over you. The interaction is just as important as the "exercise."
Hopscotch
The great thing about hopscotch is it entails just as much movement to create the hopscotch squares as it does to play the game. Drawing the squares with chalk causes you to bend and twist in ways that will exercise your legs and waistline. Your kids will enjoy drawing the grid with you and love the fact you're hopping on the squares, as well.
Jump Rope
Burn some calories with this family friendly activity. Though it may take some extra coordination to get used to the ropes; it's a way to tone your legs and receive a great cardio workout.
Kick a Ball
You can play a traditional game of kickball if you have a family the size of the Duggar's but the average household is much smaller so spend a half an hour kicking the ball with your little ones instead. You may not even get to kick the ball but you will definitely get to chase your children around while they kick it. This simple activity can give you an easy thirty minutes of cardiovascular exercise and a child who is ready for bed when the time comes.
The Frankenstein Walk
It sounds strange that a "Frankenstein" is considered an exercise but this simple walk will burn calories and certainly be the cause of some giggles. The Frankenstein walk is just as it sounds.
Walk in an open area and kick one leg up at a time. As you do this raise the opposite arm and bring it down to touch your toes while keeping your back straight. You may not be able to bring your toes up too high if you're out of shape but after a couple of times you'll be accustomed to the movement and find it easier to perform. Also, hold your transverse abdominal (core) in tightly and you'll get a great ab work out.
Leap-frogs
This has been a long time favorite for young kids in gym class but that doesn't mean you can't do them with your kids on a sunny day. Head to your favorite park and leap-frog with your kids until they get bored.
Have your child sit in the crouching position, place your hands on her shoulders and hop over her. If your child is too small this may be a moment that you get to leap only once but they'll love the idea of climbing over you. The interaction is just as important as the "exercise."
Hopscotch
The great thing about hopscotch is it entails just as much movement to create the hopscotch squares as it does to play the game. Drawing the squares with chalk causes you to bend and twist in ways that will exercise your legs and waistline. Your kids will enjoy drawing the grid with you and love the fact you're hopping on the squares, as well.
Jump Rope
Burn some calories with this family friendly activity. Though it may take some extra coordination to get used to the ropes; it's a way to tone your legs and receive a great cardio workout.
Kick a Ball
You can play a traditional game of kickball if you have a family the size of the Duggar's but the average household is much smaller so spend a half an hour kicking the ball with your little ones instead. You may not even get to kick the ball but you will definitely get to chase your children around while they kick it. This simple activity can give you an easy thirty minutes of cardiovascular exercise and a child who is ready for bed when the time comes.
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