It’s too hot to go to the park or spend a lot of time in the backyard. Even if it weren’t, the COVID19 restrictions also make going out with your children for some physical activity challenging. Try these exercise games. They are a great way to get everyone in the family away from their screens and moving.

1. Headstands: A great activity for your core muscles and to get blood going to the brain. Kids are often naturals. (Kids seem to be much better at them than adults.)

2. Jump rope: Look up some jump rope rhymes and have a mini-competition for the longest time without touching the rope.

3. Obstacle course: Create a furniture course in your home or take chalk and make a course outside. Add mental challenges to keep them on their toes

4. Wheelbarrow, crab, and bear-walk races: Holding one of these tough positions gives you a real workout.

5. Animal races: Hop like a bunny or frog; squat and waddle like a duck; and so on.

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