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Feb 2, 2023 9:17:00 AM
Written By:
Dr. Matt Hand
Are your kids going stir crazy this winter? It’s cold outside and with kids trapped indoors, they don’t have the space they need to do their usual physical activities. With some creative thinking, you can spice up drab winter days with fun ways to get their energy out, even if you’re stuck inside. Here are 10 fun exercises kids can do inside the house to stay active and keep busy.
Kids, like adults, need physical activity all year round. It’s easy in the summer, when we’re all hiking, biking, and running around the neighborhood. When winter rolls around, it’s tempting to stay indoors and watch television until spring.
A sedentary lifestyle is not a healthy choice for kids or adults. A lack of physical activity can lead to a host of unwanted outcomes, including:
While young children tend to stay active naturally, older children need more encouragement working physical exercise into the winter routine. Children of all ages need to stay active to promote cardiovascular health, proper growth and development, and balanced moods and emotions.
Staying active indoors doesn’t have to be restricting. With common household items like masking tape and water bottles, the whole family can enjoy these exercises. Here are our top ten physical activities to keep exercise fun all winter:
Have fun, but stay safe. Engaging in physical activity inside the home presents its own challenges, and it's important to be mindful of physical limitations and spatial concerns.
The days are shorter and energy levels naturally fall a bit lower in the winter months. Certain Norwegian cultures cherish the winter months as a time for “hygge”—a time to slow down, savor the real joys of family, friends, and food.
Winter affords us plenty of time to rest and engage in some fun, family-friendly, physical activities, too. Staying active through the winter keeps our muscles moving and sets children up for success when outdoor activities and sports start again in the spring.
Exercise should be fun and healthy, not a punishment. Keep kids engaged indoors by regularly rotating through their favorite activities. Always check with the pediatrician before starting new exercise routines, particularly if the child has a pre-existing health condition.
Staying physically active during the winter months can be challenging for the whole family, but there are ways to make exercise fun for kids.
Think outside the box and bring some classical outdoor activities—like hopscotch or hula hooping—into the basement or living room. Turn the hallway into a bowling alley or start each day with a family yoga session.
Whichever activities your family prefers, the most important thing is staying active. A sedentary lifestyle is associated with several health risks, and physical exercise ameliorates these factors. When kids engage in physical activities during the day, they keep their muscles and bones strong, their moods and behaviors balanced, and their sleep deep and restful.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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