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During the summer months, kids spend a lot of time at home and parents need to make sure they are doing enough exercise.

– Walk in the park

One of the most sustainable ways of exercising with the kids is going for a walk in the park. It doesn’t require any preparation, equipment, or technique.

It also gives kids the opportunity to connect with the nature and introduce healthy routines into their lifestyle.

You can make it even more fun by playing some games along the way like Outdoor Scavenger Hunt.

Here is a list of the 11 best playgrounds in Essex to take your kids to.

– Running in the park

And that leads us to the second sport.

Why don’t you take your kids to the park to enjoy a bit of outdoor jogging?

A simple but fun and effective activity to practise with the little ones! Encourage your kid’s

– Dancing

Exercising while having fun? Yes, please!

Dancing can be as prepared or freestyle as you want, and you can practise it both indoors and outdoors.

You can also search the internet to find video dancing tutorials so you can learn a routine together.

Try different styles, routines, and movements so kids dance while exercising!

– Biking

Are you going for a walk around the park or to the beach? Why not hiring some bikes to ride around the landscape?

You can also take your own if you have them!

Biking is one of the most popular sports within kids and it’s actually a great exercise. Is recommended as one of the ways to make a child more active compared with other sports.

And it’s so important for their future! When introduced to cycling at a younger age, it can grow into both a routine and a hobby.

– Plan your own sports day

Take advantage of the holiday days to plan a whole day of family sports!

There are a lot of different games you can play with your kids with some equipment you might have around the house. Throw the ball in the bucket, jump in the rope, or play catch with a balloon ball. There are endless possibilities!

They can be entertained for hours while exercising and spending a fun day in family.

For kids, being introduced to healthy behaviours early in life is a gift, as they will inherit these routines and carry them to their adulthood.

Family time is often sedentary and passive when kids watch a movie or play with some of the many electronic devices accessible for them.

However, have you considered spending this quality time together doing physical activity?

Here are some of the many benefits of exercising in family:

1. Encourages family bonding time

Sometimes, in between work, extracurricular activities, school… Parents find it difficult to spend time with their children.

On top of that, a lot of parents also struggle to develop a healthy exercise routine for themselves.

That’s why family exercise is a win-win!

Physical activity and family sports, foster an environment of teamwork and communication – two things that are extremely important for a child’s development. It’s a great opportunity to get to know each other, learn what your child likes or dislikes and understand where they need help.

2. Walk-the-talk

Are you looking to encourage healthy habits in your children?

Then exercising with them is a great idea.

Did you know that kids often carry family routines into their adulthood? Use family time to do physical activities with them!

If kids see adults doing something, they are more likely to be interested in doing it as well. By incorporating healthy habits into your lifestyle, you are encouraging your children to introduce these routines into their life too!

3. It motivates teamwork!

Those good habits being taught at school need to be also encouraged at home.

Exercising together is a great opportunity to teach your kids how to work towards a common goal. Physical activity and family sports foster an environment of teamwork and communication, which are really valuable skills for your child’s development.

4. Healthy adults

Lifestyle habits are learned in the early stages of our development.

Of course, we can choose to change them, but it doesn’t come as natural.

For some children, exercise is an activity that they must do in or after school, and sometimes even an obligation. For others, it’s a natural habit that they will carry into their adulthood.

By encouraging physical activity in the early stages of their development, you are helping children to develop a lifetime healthy routine.

5. It’s fun for everyone

Let’s face it. As adults, sometimes we struggle to find the motivation to exercise.

By involving the whole family in it, you can find that physical activity can be fun and rewarding.

Let’s get the endorphins flowing!

Fit families here at PTC sports

We’ve developed a programme of fun exercises suitable for all ages, incorporating circuit training, games, and aerobic fitness.

Our Fit Families sessions enable you to enjoy keeping fit and healthy while spending time together with your children!