Family Fit

Running is just about the simplest form of exercise there is, and it's perfect for kids' seemingly endless energy and need for speed. Kids can run outdoors or inside: in…

Get those feet up and off the ground with these easy exercises. Jumps build muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and endurance. And who doesn't love competing against a friend, sibling, or…

To make exercise more fun for kids, turn it into a game. Here are some ideas. Corners: Divide kids up so that they each have a home corner. Then, have…

Playing ball games indoors or outside can be great exercise for kids. Some of the benefits include aerobic exercise, balance, and coordination practice. (Plus, kids usually gravitate toward any activity…

Skipping can be a fun form of aerobic activity that can also challenge skills such as balance and coordination. Some skipping games to try include: Hopscotch: Set up a hopscotch…

Crab walk is a fun activity that also helps kids build their core and arm strength. Start by teaching your kids how to perform this movement (torso and tummy up…

The bear crawl is walking on all fours with your belly facing the floor (the opposite of the crab crawl). This movement can be a good whole-body exercise that challenges…

These simple exercises build leg strength, giving kids a good foundation for all kinds of sports and fitness activities. Try forward, backward, and side lunges, as well as classic squats.…

Hit the floor for basic exercises that work the core: Sit-ups, push-ups, and planks. Kids can do traditional abdominal crunches, bicycle crunches, legs-up sit-ups, and more. There are so many…

Yoga poses can be a fun and simple way for kids to exercise. A few easy and fun poses for kids to try include Tree Pose, Downward-Facing Dog, Upward-Facing Dog,…