Exercise Ideas
Around the house
- 10 minute chore box
- sweep outside or inside
- vacuum an area
- plant a few seeds in the garden
- rake leaves
- clean some windows
- wash the car
- wash the neighbor?s car
- wash the dog
- hula hoop
Ways to take extra steps
- park the car far away and walk
- take a longer walking route to places
- take the stairs, skip the elevator
- walk places when possible
- stand or walk around while on the phone
- at intermission at sporting events, walk around or climb the stairs
- power walk to get places
By yourself
- play balloon volleyball
- gymnastics - tumbling, handstands, cartwheels
- play hopscotch, basketball, handball
- invent a new dance
- bike, rollerblade, roller skate, skateboard - with the right safety equipment!
- play Hacky Sack
- jump rope
- sprint
- exercise video tapes
With a friend or friends
- ping-pong
- badminton
- tennis
- invent dances and make a talent show
- handball
- soccer
- basketball
- jump rope
- kickball
- touch football
- running races, tumbling races
- practice baseball pitching and hitting
- Frisbee
- bike, rollerblade, roller skate, skateboard
- swimming - have races, dive for coins, catch balls
- play tag
- play hide-and-seek
- Hacky Sack
- gymnastics - tumbling, handstands, cartwheels
Planned activities
- take a family hike or biking trip
- join a dance or gymnastics class
- take up a sport, join a sport team
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Videos
- Tae Bo Junior
- Yoga Kids
- Chicken Fat-Youth Fitness
- Hip Hop Animal Rock Workout