Activities for Kids

From Mud Runs to Roller Derby: 12 Surprising Ways to Get Fit as a Family

Move over Kettlebells, the family workout plan just got interesting.

By Tinybeans Team June 17, 2015

If your fitness routine falls somewhere between the pacifier squats and a quick dash from the store to the car, it might be time to get creative when it comes to moving your bod. From acting like his favorite villain to rolling around the rink, check out these unusual (but always a blast!) ideas for adding sizzle to your moves with the littles. We promise you’ll never want to work out alone again.

SK8 Don’t Hate

Skateboarding isn't just for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles anymore! Check out this site to find a skatepark near you, and take your rad rollers to enjoy a day of mainstream skateboarding. You'll work up a sweat and increase flexibility, burn 150-500 calories per hour, and improve coordination.

Photo: Incase via Flickr Creative Commons

Do you have any unusual ideas for exercise with the family? Tell us in the comments below!

—Shelley Massey