Work in the garden with your kids
If you have a small garden, go out with your kids to take care of the plants. It is another fun activity that certainly doesn’t seem like exercise. Kids usually love to water the plants. When they get older, they can also pull out weeds and work with some tools.
Plan an active holiday gathering
Everyone loves holidays and celebrations. It’s the time when we are off from work; we share great moments with friends and family members. And of course, food is one of the essential things in these situations. Well, it is equally important not to neglect our health in these times.
There are usually a lot of people at a family gathering and many team sports that you can enjoy together. Before you know it, you’ll have a real sports match going on.
Plan an active vacation
It is perfectly reasonable that you need to rest when you are on vacation. But it doesn’t have to mean that you will spend ten days just sitting on a beach or in the cabin in the woods. Plan to go on a skiing trip or a camping/hiking tour with your partner and kids. You will all enjoy spending time in nature and learning new skills.
Dance while doing chores
Who said that doing house chores needs to be boring? Put on some music while you are vacuuming and cleaning and start singing and dancing. Get your kids involved as well. Not only will it get them moving, but also help them develop a more positive attitude towards all these dull tasks.
Get a dog
Bringing a dog home gives a new dimension to family life. It is a great joy but also a great responsibility.
But if you and your loved ones feel that you are ready to provide a happy home for a furry family member, you will see that this is the best decision you could make.
As for your fitness level – well, you have to take the dog out for a walk three times per day, so it is safe to say that it will be significantly improved.
As you can see, there are plenty of family fitness activities. We hope that we inspired you to get more active and go out with your partner and kids. Remember, nothing is complicated if you find the right way.
Do you have some suggestions for exciting activities? What do you like to do together with your kids?
Eliz lives in Illinois, USA and is a frequent traveller with 2 kids. Her growing check-in list counts more than 13 countries so far. She writes both for a living and for pleasure for Top-Mom.com.
