Home Exercise for Children & Families
Whether it's a rainy day or the school holidays, it can be difficult to find things to do with children to keep them active at home. Have a look at these easy ways to get you and your kids moving.
Local resources
Chance Camp: A local provider in the Allerdale area with a handy home workout booklet on their website
National resources
BBC Supermovers: Fun Curriculum linked learning resources
Boogie Beebies: videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters.
Change For Life – Disney Shake Ups: Fun family activities to do together.
CBeebies - Workout with Andy: Fun exercises to do at home with kids
Cosmic Yoga: Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.
Couch to Family Fit: Our Parks has created a family friendly at-home exercise plan for beginners.
Fitness Blender has over 500 free workout videos, some of which will be suitable for secondary age students.
Get Kids Moving: You Tube exercise videos with a theme, many with Marvel and Harry Potter
Get Set Tokyo: Activities linked to Tokyo 2020
Go Noodle: Movement and Mindfulness videos for use with children
Jumpstart Johnny: Fun workout videos to get kids moving:
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA): The LTA has pulled together 12 fun activities and exercises that parents and children can play at home, to hone their tennis skills while getting crucial exercise.
Nuffield Health: this YouTube clip titled Home Exercises for Kids is a short routine to get your kids moving through a series of simple exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility, as well as boost energy levels – all from the comfort of your home!
Oti Mabuse - Dance: Dance classes for kids of all ages. 11.30am every Tuesday - Sunday
Premier League Primary Stars: Fun Curriculum linked resources
Sense: Sense has developed a set of play toolkits for parents and professionals to provide information and advice on enabling children with complex disabilities to enjoy inclusive play.
This Girl Can & Disney Dance Alongs: Fun disney dance videos capturing some of the ways mums and kids get moving to the songs they love.