At-Home Exercises to do with Kids

How's everyone doing out there?

I'll say this...this morning, seeing the drop-off car line somewhat empty and having our oldest daughter look back at me with uncertainty as she walked in with just a handful of other students, left me feeling anxious.

I'm so incredibly thankful to have the ability to work a little from home over the next few weeks and to, hopefully, settle any anxiety our kids are having.

The eight-year-old requested to add a morning walk or indoor workout to our new at-home routine. What better way to kick off the day? Here are a few exercises to try with the kiddos (Thank you,

1. Mountain Climbers


2. Bear Crawls


3. Star Jumps


4. Push Ups

Straightforward and to the point. Just be sure your hands are in line with your pectorals and your booty isn’t arced in the air. Drop to the knee if your form is compromised.

5. Sit Ups


6. Burpees


7. Squats

Kids are naturally born squatters. See who can get the deepest squat or the most squats in 60 seconds. To do this one, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and do deep knee bends. Make sure to keep your knees behind your toes and your arms out straight.

8. Leg Raises

Lay on your side or on your back and lift your legs without bending at the knee. Try to hold at the top. This works your lower abdominals, but be careful to not let your lower back arch.

9. Lunges

Step forward and bend your front knee to a 90-degree angle. The goal is to have your back knee touch the ground without letting your front knee extend past your toes. To make it harder, carry (small) children in each arm and lunge as you walk across the room. (It doesn't take long to feel it when you add the kid in!)

10. Planks

Elbows on the floor and balanced on your tiptoes, go eye-to-eye and see who can last the longest. 30 seconds is considered the gold standard. For fun, ask your smallest child to sit on your back and see how long you last. I won't be adding in this bit of fun! Hahaha.

11. Jumping Jacks


12. Butterfly Kicks


Snag a fitness timer from the app store on your phone to time your workout. Aim for 40 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Alternate through the activities above and aim for a 20 to 30-minute workout.

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