15 Mind-Blowing Exercise Games That Make Kids Active, Fit & Healthy

8 min read
30 September 2022

Parents, I'm sure that you'll like that…

 

We had more active in our childhood than the digital generation!

As an adult, I'm pretty sure you've had a moment or another you've wondered if your child is exercising enough or not.

 

But don't worry! We'll provide you with innovative exercise games to try at your home!

With the rise of screens, it's a daunting job to convince children to stay away from electronic devices - and even get them out and have fun.

 

Let's look at some exciting games and activities that can be played with ease by the child to maintain their physical activity under control.

 

Exercise games are great that are both outdoor and indoor amusement, so have the time to look!

 

List of 15 Mind Blowing Exercise Games

 

#1.Table Tennis

It's a good idea to purchase mini tennis tables for an indoor game that is a great alternative.

A tiny, almost space can be utilized for table tennis. And since it involves some running, it's a fantastic opportunity to work out.

 

#2. Obstacle course

It's a fun method of exercising!

 

If you've ever watched any TV reality show, you'll be aware of what I'm talking about Utilize furniture, and chalk, to outline a route that runs from inside your home to the outside of your garden or even the corridor.

 

Include challenges in the course. It is possible to add an obstacle to solve or a large area that needs to cross with no contact to the floor.

 

#3. Hunt!

It could be outdoors or indoors!

 

Create a hunt spread across a large space, or perhaps just within your home.

Place treats or toys on the floor in different spots and begin your child's journey at the beginning.

 

Each location must have a puzzle that is written for the following. If you ensure that your areas are separated, children will get the most enjoyment out of it.

 

#4. Gardening

Simple things like gardening are good for exercise for children. If you don't have your garden, you can buy some pots, a bit of sapling, and some mud and let your children make the pots full their way!

 

#5. Dance!

The simplest and most enjoyable activity to complete your regular cardiovascular workout.

Put on some tunes, grab some healthy, preferably nutritious snacks and get together your child's classmates!

 

Now you can have your dance party. You can also have this fun as a family activity with your children.

 

#6. Walk

If you own pets, split your daily duties of walking them. If you don't, try taking walks in the park or to the supermarket instead of using a car. Do as much walking as you can with your children.

 

#7. Hula Hooping

Children, for some reason, are shocked by hoops!

Have your kids get a hula hoop and get them started hooping with them. Learn to do it. We assure you that they won't have enough.

 

#8. Let it go!

We've used the rage our children throw, aren't they? What if I said that needing them to throw these outbursts when they're feeling happy could benefit them physically and psychologically?

 

It may sound insane; however, when they run and kick and scream and jump, it's obvious that they're tired due to the amount of energy they're expended.

It also allows them to let out all the bottled-up anger and emotions without not even realizing they are doing it.

 

#9. Follow the leader

If you play this game, you'll take the lead, and it's the simplest way to get effective exercise in your children. Be sure to incorporate jumping jacks, jumps, kicks, running, and more.

 

#10. Tag

It's an easy game, where you run after your children, and when you spot someone caught, they must play the chase. It is a great old-fashioned exercise.

 

#11. Capture The Flag

This is a classic sport that is sure to keep your kids entertained and engaged for an extended period. Get your kids' friends together and bring them to a huge area that has plenty of spaces for them to get away.

 

Divide them into two teams, and each group is given the flag they'd be required to cover, and they would need the other team to locate.

If someone is caught by a player from the other team on their land, they're placed in a time-out for a few minutes until their teammates are spotted on the ground.

 

#12. Hopscotch

Hopscotch is a fantastic game that can be played indoors (using floor tiles to mark) and outdoors (with chalk placed on the sidewalk or the pavement). Continue to make the hopscotch track larger and more challenging to keep your kids engaged and engaged by all the jumping.

 

#13. Twister

We've seen the twister mat in numerous toy stores as well as on online websites. It's the perfect indoor workout game for kids, making it a great idea to invest in it.  

 

#14.  Races

It is a simple type of physical exercise. It is possible to organize races that include an award for your child and classmates in a backyard or the vicinity of your home.

Create the unique kind of race you choose. You could run a three-legged race, one-legged races, a crab walk race, etc.

 

Please don't overlook the classic race of choosing the finish line that's a distance away and any possible route could be taken to reach it to determine who wins. A jump rope (skipping rope) race is fantastic because it provides a full leg workout, paired with a cardio-based exercise routine!



You may also find smaller tables, so your child can use them with their classmates when your child is young.

 

#15. Pop, pop, pop!

 

Inspired by some easy party games, All you need to do is blow some bubbles in your backyard and get your child to go around popping them all.

 

Another variation is not letting the balloon hit the ground (without keeping it in place for longer than 1 second at a stretch.

 

Relax with your child and select one of these games to play!

 

Quick Tips

 

It would help if you remembered some tips when getting children to exercise, as it isn't an easy job.

 

It's time to schedule it correctly.

 

It is important to select an exact time of the day that's suitable to the mood of everyone and your own time. Just before or just after lunch can be the most effective.

 

Conclusion

If these guidelines are followed carefully, eventually, your children will be able to love participating in fitness.

 

The trick is to take the time with these exercises as enjoyable as possible. Your kids will naturally be drawn to these games and will soon become eager to play these exercises.

You must be excited about this if that's what you want your children to be. If it's an exercise in the house or outside, it can be transformed into a fun way to spend time with your children or have fun with their friends.

 

It is also helpful to clarify the importance of exercising very early age to your children. They must understand the reason why exercise is essential.



























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