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Fun and Fitness For Kids and Parents

Fun and Fitness For Kids and Parents, It's a set of simple and effective physical activities for children to get active, burn calories and consume some of the energy they get from eating food and sweets.

By ArkPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
Fun and Fitness For Kids and Parents
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Any activity meant to help one to stay fit should be fun. It is a no-brainer that enjoying doing something results in doing it well. Working out should be fun and this article will reveal the activities that will keep you and your kids fit and happy!

First, it is important to ensure that there is plenty of water for hydration. Kids can forget to drink water so it's important to elect hydration, someone to remind everybody to stay hydrated. Also, it is important to ensure the area you are working on is safe. Clear the floor of any furniture, toys and obstacles that might trip or hit one. Secondly, ensure there is a water bottle or hydrating corner where every person playing can take a break and drink.

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Another important thing is to ensure open space, if doing this in the house, it's important to watch out for wall fittings, fans, light chandelier or anything that could hit hands being stretched up and down or to the sides. Finally, if the weather permits, popping windows will bring plenty of oxygen fresh air and increase energy levels. Cautious should be taken for homes within busy roads, traffic combustion is a good reason to keep the windows closed.

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These activities show families how to stay fit while having fun. They engage in fun-filled activities non-competitive activities that will leave everybody happy and active. In these activities, one would need readily available props and domestic items. You can even use pots and pans! Other items could include beach balls, soccer balls, swimming noodle, table cloth, table towels, sheets. Furniture that can be used include chairs, tables for setting the simple fun and fit environment.

Go to the parks -

Better health of children requires playing, running and spending quality time with family. So don't miss out on these ideal outdoor activities. The parks are full of greenery as well as ample entertainment for the kids. They can swing, play on slides, or run after you to catch you on the lawn. Is there a better place to help them grow their friend circle? This will help them get along with other kids which makes them more sociable.

Warm-Up Activities -

The following activities are good for warming up. Two wheels on the bus. This activity is well done by singing along a favourite song and a scarf or small table towels. Wheels on the bus are done by making big arc circles. Ask everybody to stretch their arms wide and make big arcs both clockwise and anti-clockwise. Let it be fun but observe the kids make sure they all feel comfortable and indicate they having fun.

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Wipers Activities -

This involves stretching and swinging hands in an outward circle, side to side. The other fun activity is ‘beep the horn” That involves half hand stretch, both side, mimicking beeping. After that, “daddy and mummy” will be a whole lot of fun. The activity involves stretching our hands outward from the chest and back around to give ourselves a hug. Like a dad or mum would hug one close and tell them “I Love you” After several of those hugs, go back to the first exercise; Two wheels on the bus, repeat this exercise until

Parachute activity -

A parachute can be made out of sheets or even a round table cloth. First, everybody comes around the cloth and shakes the parachute repeatedly. Balloons can be fun to play with, inventing games like balloon volleyball and others can be fun.

As an outcome, as long as there is stretching, jumping, singing and up and down activities, it is easy to keep everyone happy and fit.

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About the Creator

Ark

I am a writer with a great passion for writing. I have written a lot of articles on other websites. I am here to share my articles for knowledge and help others. I write articles on trending topics.

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