Strength Training made fun
FRIDAY: Exercise and Activity Ideas
When I read Liz Rosenbaums post about her whole family having an exercise party, I was delighted! I love when families exercise together and enjoy each others company!
I’ve had my kids try to copy whatever exercise I’m doing (which is super funny to watch when they are toddlers!). I’ve seen my kids do various strength training routines through soccer and gymnastics. And sometimes they can be WAY stronger and have more endurance than me.
So, what are some good exercises for them to do? We recieved in the mail a small, palm size, deck of exercise cards from Nuru. My kids decided they would blindly choose a card and try the exercise. Here is a very short (because I know you like short) video clip of them “playing their little game”. You need to click over, because I don’t think my video’s feed into a feedburner.
These cards are great for home exercise, taking to the gym, taking on vacation, etc.
I have two more decks to giveaway!!! Leave a comment below through the weekend, and I’ll choose a winner on Monday morning.
Have a great weekend.
Posted: April 24th, 2009 under Exercise.
Tags: activity, childhood obesity, exercise, family, family fitness, kids, liz rosenbaum, nuruplanet
Comments
Comment from Jen
Time April 24, 2009 at 6:18 am
I had to laugh! My husband is always spouting out various exercises for my kids to do. Your kids look similar in age/gender to mine so your video was just like watching my own kids. 
We would definitely put those cards to good use!
Comment from Jen
Time April 24, 2009 at 6:38 am
Fun! Sometimes we have impromptu yoga/exercise sessions in the livingroom. The kids get a kick out of mommy trying to do cartwheels inside!
Comment from Jamie
Time April 24, 2009 at 6:43 am
I love it when my 3 year old tries to exercise with me. Hilarious!
Comment from Sara K
Time April 24, 2009 at 7:06 am
It would be great to have a more organized exercise time at my house. Right now, it consists of my boys running, full speed, all around our kitchen “island” through the living room and into the dining room, usually screaming but always having fun.
Comment from Becky
Time April 24, 2009 at 7:16 am
It would be great to have these! I have a 17 month old and really want to start being an example of health and fitness. : )
Comment from Janet Turner
Time April 24, 2009 at 9:53 am
FUN! My girls LOVE to exercise with their daddy, and are always upset because I get my workout done before they get up! They would love these cards!
Comment from Jenna
Time April 24, 2009 at 10:24 am
These look amazing! I would definitely use these with my family. My 3 year old loves to exercise with us in the living room!
Comment from Evelyn Wenzel
Time April 24, 2009 at 11:49 am
These look so much fun! I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog and gotten a lot of great ideas from it Keep up the good work
Comment from Shannon
Time April 24, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I originally found your blog through Liz, isn’t she great? Those cards sound fun. Our family could use some motivation and tools to be healthier!
Comment from TLR
Time April 24, 2009 at 12:16 pm
my family loves to work out together too. It’s a lot of fun, and with the weather getting nice again it’s great!
Comment from Liz Rosenbaum
Time April 24, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Amy – I LOVE that video! So cute of your kids to get into the workout cards! My favorite is when my daughter wants to exercise with me to the tunes of High School Musical! LOL! P.S. Thanks for the link!
Comment from Lisa
Time April 24, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I’m thinking this would make a great summertime activity (I’m in summer planning mode already-6 more weeks!) Kids would love these. Thanks again!
Comment from Angie Wyatt
Time April 24, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Looks like fun. Have I told you how much I LOVE your blog! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Comment from Eliece
Time April 24, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Do you think exercise cards will work with teenagers? I need these for summer!
Comment from Kendra
Time April 24, 2009 at 1:52 pm
These look fun!
Comment from Liz
Time April 24, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I could definitely use some exercise!!
Comment from Mary
Time April 24, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Ahh, I have never won anything from your drawings yet, and would love these!
Comment from Heidi
Time April 24, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Such a great idea. Any activity to do on Family night is great, as well as something active to do in the basement when it’s cold outside. I would love to win, and even if I don’t I guess it’s possible to make your own.
Comment from Mary Kathryn
Time April 24, 2009 at 9:22 pm
My girls (5 & 4) think they know everything about exercising but all they do, when they aren’t copying me, is roll on the floor and do a combination of things they have seen us do. It is funny to watch but I think they would love those cards and probably insist on doing them often.
Comment from Christina
Time April 25, 2009 at 9:36 am
Those are a great idea. My son just got a list of exercises from the Physical Therapist. These cards would make a great add on to those.
Comment from Pam
Time April 25, 2009 at 9:17 pm
So funny! I am just trying to get my kids to exercise. Our basement is a big circle so they do laps in the basment with an in between jump on the mini-trap!!! They try and do sit-ups and push-ups; quite entertaining!
Comment from Jackie
Time April 25, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Just found your blog–love it! The exercise cards sound like a great way to keep us moving in new and interesting ways.
Comment from Mandy Ford
Time April 26, 2009 at 8:24 pm
This looks like such a fun idea! We talk about exercising a lot, but other than taking turns on our treadmill they don’t put it into practice enough! This seems like something they would take and go crazy with!
Comment from Courtney
Time April 24, 2009 at 5:53 am
Pick me pick me pick me!!! I would definately use these!!!
Courtney
http://www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com