Get out and move! Get that heart going. Plan each week for 3-5 times you will schedule to get them up/out and really move-no matter the weather:
* Don't start too big- but with alternating some walking and then running in brief intervals. Then build to mainly running over time to longer distances. Wear good shoes (Click HERE)
* Dust off the bikes and get out in a park, somewhere with some freedom to not have to start and stop at lights.
* Grab the old tennis racquets and pick up some balls--- let them chase and pick up the balls as you play....(most public parks have a court)
* Have neighborhood friends or siblings? Work up easy races/relay races that are fun. Empty paper towel rolls make a fine baton and you can mix up hopping, skipping, and running in relays around the house or in a park.
* Use safety cones (Click HERE) and arrange for obstacle/steering courses in large empty parking lots or a cul-de-sac.
* Raining? Ninja Warriors has us all creating obstacle courses and many are using everyday household items like chairs and laundry baskets set thru rooms and hallways (not stairs-remember safety first) and then let the kids enjoy it--Time their best alone, (not racing against each other at the same time.)
*Jump roping: I know, maybe you hated them as a kid---but they do not have to know that. (Click HERE for great "skipping" techniques you can teach your kids-something they can use all their lives!!)
* I have heard of folks hanging a punching bag in the garage and purchasing gloves for the kids but truthfully, I do not know if that increases instincts to hit. In Martial Arts there is a great deal of emphasis on not using your hands as weapons unless last resort. Not sure they'd get that on just a punching bag in the garage to unleash on---so this suggestion may be good with parent oversight.
THERE ARE MANY "BOARD GAMES" that encourage movement!
1. Get Up for Pup 2. The Floor is Lava 3. Twister
EXERCISE DVDs:
Never underestimate the fun of a crazy 1980's aerobic video. Go by a Used/Discounted shop for DVDs and Find One with Great Music. The kids will laugh the whole time they exercise!! (I recommend Richard Simmons-Love him!!)
DANCING:
Why not learn to dance together? Fun! I never learned and am a clutz and hate to get in situations (weddings) where all enjoy a dance.
PARKS/HIKES: Include some hiking---does not need to be far. The fresh air is great. Most parks have easy to difficult hikes-- Select the easy to just enjoy yourselves. Click HERE to find a State Park City parks are just fine as well-Hope around the Upstate trying out different ones!
Kids' Sports
Check out the All Comers Meets by Greenville Track club Tuesday evenings through the Summer. Greenville High or Eastside High School.
GTC All Comers Track Meets (runsignup.com) $5 and O much fun with medals and parents helping. Your kids will love it!!!
Soccer Shots, City Recreation (multiple sports) , Taekwondo, and SO Much More...
Just a final FYI- Should parents have anger management issues as well, this handbook teaches the cycle we can fall into and ways to recognize and halt them...Click HERE
Thanks!
