Exercise Through Play At Home

Turn playtime into exercise time with these fun tips

October 04, 2024

We’ve got some great tips to keep your little ones moving, grooving, and munching on all the right things. This week, we're looking into simple exercises that will sneakily build your child’s strength while having fun, plus we’re sharing a couple of snack ideas that fuel their energy and focus. Let’s get right into it!

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Today’s Topics

  • 💪 Building Strength through Play

  • 🥦 Super Snacks for Super Kids

  • 📢 Latest News Fitwize 4 Kids

Kids Cooking Classes

Want to get your kids involved in cooking and nutrition? Every Friday, Fitwize 4 Kids hosts cooking classes that are streamed live! Join us on location for Food Fun Friday! If you'd like to watch from home you can follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Fitness

Building Strength through Play

Check out our obstacle course classes

A local kids’ gym is a great place to help your child build strength but parents can also continue the fitness fun at home, with some creative playtime! Here are some easy ideas to get their muscles moving while keeping the fun alive at home.

1. Animal Walks

Let your child pretend to be different animals! Bear crawls, frog jumps, and crab walks work wonders on their arms, legs, and core muscles without feeling like “exercise.”

2. Obstacle Courses

Turn your living room or backyard into an adventure course. Add a few pillows, chairs, and toys to jump over or crawl under. This helps with coordination, agility, and balance plus, it’s a great way to burn off energy! Visit your local Fitwize 4 Kids to try out our kid's obstacle courses.

Nutrition

🥦 Nutrition Boost: Super Snacks for Super Kids

Browse our revamped recipe index for healthy snack choices

Snacking is inevitable, but with the right choices, you can make those munchies work for your child’s health. Here are two quick and easy snacks to keep them powered up.

1. Banana Power Bites 🍌

Slice up a banana, spread a bit of peanut butter between each slice, and sprinkle some chia seeds on top. It’s quick, tasty, and packed with protein and fiber.

2. Veggie Roll-Ups

Use a whole-wheat tortilla, spread some hummus, and add colorful veggie sticks like cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers. Roll it up, slice into bite-sized pieces, and you’ve got a crunchy, satisfying snack filled with vitamins.

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Fitwize News

Great News for Our Runners

Fitwize 4 Kids has received the Kids Run the Nation grant from the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). This grant will be used to support kids through our kids running club. We want to thank the RRCA for all of their help and support.

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