50 Ways to Get the Whole Family Moving
Physical activity and fitness can be fun and involve the entire family. It can be a great way to bond, create memories, and stay active. It can also be hard to think of things to do together, especially with all that we have going on, but it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money. Below is a list of ideas to try with your family. What are some of your favorite ways to stay active?
Outdoor Activities
Take a bike ride
Take the dog for a walk
Go for a swim
Try paddleboarding
Skip rocks
Pick flowers
Play on the equipment at the park
Go on a nature walk
Go bird watching
Visit a local state park
Go fishing
Go on a hike
Day Trip Ideas
Rent canoes and go on a lake or river
Try rollerblading or roller skating
Go to a water park
Walk at the mall while visiting shops
Go sightseeing to a new place and walk around
Visit a museum and walk around
Visit a batting cage
Visit an amusement park
Go apple or berry picking
Visit an arboretum
Visit a local zoo
Visit a local nature center
Volunteer in the community
Active at Home
Play a game of ping pong
Dance in the kitchen
Do some yoga moves
Follow an online exercise class together
Play hide and seek
Play an interactive video game
Do a scavenger hunt
Make an obstacle course
Run through the sprinkler
Plant and tend a garden
Jump on a trampoline
Clean the house together
Make a fort inside or outside
Play a game of tag
Run on a slip and slide
Water the garden
Do yard work
Fold laundry
Sports
Play a game of wiffle ball
Play a game of tennis
Play a game of basketball
Play a game of pickleball
Have a nerf gun battle
Train and do a race together
Play badminton
What ideas are you going to try with your family? In what ways do you already incorporate activity and fun with your family? Let us know in the comments below!
