As a parent, the health of your child is going to be one of your absolute top priorities. And that means that you’re going to at least have half an eye on your kid’s’ fitness levels. And whereas it’s not something you want to give your children a complex about, generally giving them the opportunity to be active people is a good idea.
So to that end, there are some pieces of equipment you can keep in and around your home to promote healthy activity, such as a treadmill, a weight set, a trampoline, a summer pool, and a basketball hoop, as examples.
A Treadmill
Whether you and your kids want to walk or run, owning a treadmill is a huge benefit to all of your overall health and fitness levels. Obviously, outside activities are generally going to be better, but when weather is bad or time doesn’t permit it, having a way to walk, run and jog is going to come in a close second in terms of getting the cardio workout necessary to keep your heart healthy.
A Weight Set
Also, by having the option of doing free-weight exercises, you’re opening up a world of health opportunities for you family as well. A simple weight bench, a curl bar, and some free weights will give everyone the ability to push themselves in terms of gaining muscle. Coordination and control that comes from balancing free weights is also very positive in a child’s life, as long as he or she doesn’t overdo it. The point is to have the option there, not necessarily the requirement.
A Trampoline
Not only are trampolines fun, they are also great exercise machines! Kids can work on balance, coordination, leg strength, and cardio without it even feeling like any kind of work. How often have you seen groups of kids having the time of their life jumping on a trampoline outside during the summer. Just think, you can buy a trampoline and then your family can be the ones that other people are envious of.
The Summer Pool
Even a small outdoor swimming pool can do wonders for health in terms of muscular activity. Floating, swimming, running in the water – these are all great ways to stay active and enjoy the occasion at the same time, and that makes exercise seem like much less work.
A Basketball Hoop
And a final outdoor activity that many families enjoy is having a basketball hoop in the driveway. Countless hours can be spent shooting hoops with your kids, and then eventually letting them win the game of HORSE that they are bound and determined to get the better of you at!
Originally posted on February 6, 2016 @ 2:32 am
