Summer vacation, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are either here or just around the corner. So, how do we stay active during these holiday periods? Here are some tips to help you keep moving and avoid gaining extra weight.
When the summer holidays arrive, parents often face the challenge of figuring out how to keep their kids entertained and active. With so many tech distractions, it can be tough to get them moving. But keeping your kids engaged in activities that get their heart rate up is a fantastic way to spend those long summer days, and it keeps everyone healthy.
This approach might even encourage a more active lifestyle throughout the year. Here are six ideas to keep your kids active over the holidays.
1. Taking a walk might not be your kids’ favorite suggestion, but the UK offers some amazing walking spots that they should experience. Turn it into an adventure where they can see farm animals and have fun getting muddy.
2. Kids generally love bikes, even if you haven’t used yours in a while. Combine their love for cycling with your need for exercise. Dust off your bike, plan some safe, traffic-free routes along the many cycle paths, and enjoy the ride together.
3. Inspired by the 2012 London Olympics, you can create your own backyard Olympics. If you don’t have enough space, head to your local park. Include some treats as prizes to make the event even more exciting for your kids.
4. If organizing a full-scale Olympics sounds like too much work, consider focusing on swimming. Most kids love being in the water, so this shouldn’t be hard to sell. Teaching them to swim or just spending time at the pool can be loads of fun.
5. Kids are natural adventurers, so take advantage of this by planning a day trip to a nearby city for exploration. There are many fantastic cities that offer plenty of walking and new sights to see, making for an adventurous day out.
6. After working on getting that beach body, summer is the perfect time to head to the coast. Beautiful beaches and warmer weather are a great excuse to get outside. Mix in some sandcastle building and long walks along the seafront for a fun and active day.
These activity ideas are designed to require minimal planning and investment. Hopefully, they will inspire you to keep the kids busy, happy, and healthy this summer and throughout the holidays ahead!