Some great examples include Hide and seek, Dad/Son Dance-Off, Backyard Obstacle Course, Father/Son Worlds Strongest Man Competition, and the list goes on. Try and make the title relevant to your children and their interests. Instead of encouraging your kids to go on a run, change the activities title to something fun and engaging that gets the heart rate up. Kids are fantastic in that sense because they are great at turning just about anything into a game.Ĭhildren do not do 'cardio' they play a game of hide and seek or tag. Over the Memorial Day Weekend, I spent time with a 3 and 7-year-old who wanted to play constantly. How to Make Your Workout More Fun for Kids Safety is always priority number one - but as a dad or parent trying to exercise with your kids, focus on the fun component more than how effective it is for them. In my experience as a personal trainer and coach, I strive to make every workout safe, fun, and effective. May is dedicated to Moms, and now June is dedicated to fathers everywhere looking to work out with their kids to build a bond through fitness.

With the summer season upon us, parents look to find ways to keep themselves and their children active and healthy. Parents have to be even more efficient and organized with their time as it is even harder to find alone time to dedicate towards exercise.

The most common reason people give as a reason to not exercise within a day is 'time.' Time is and will always be our most valuable resource. Here I will show you 3 practical ways to have a fun father & sons or daughters workout while bonding and getting fit with your children. Laying the foundation for good exercising habits will build a lifelong commitment to their health.

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