Whether they are your children, grandkids, or nephews and nieces the little ones in your life can be great workout partners. Not only can you benefit from their seemingly boundless energy, but you might teach them some good habits about exercise and fitness. Here are some things to remember when working out with kids:
• Meet kids where they are. For young kids, invite them to be a partner. Maybe they can count your reps, tell you when to start, etc. older kids might be able to participate more fully, and maybe even train alongside you. Here are some ideas by age:
2-6 Years Old. These kids are often way more interested in just playing, wrestling, etc. So doing a specific workout may be challenging. However, these kids may still want to be a part of things, so look for ways to get them involved.
7-12 Years Old. At this age, they can start handling a little more structure. They will probably really enjoy “skills” training, as well as many play aspects.
13+ They may be ready to step in and join you more fully in a workout if they want to.
• Kids might respond better to “skills” training instead of “exercises” too. Together, you can practice crawling, jumping, swinging, getting up and down off the floor, dancing, and throwing/catching.

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