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.

Play Parkour at the Playground

Parkour combines the art of imagination with the athleticism of a ninja. Re-imagine the neighborhood playground as an obstacle course filled with things to be jumped over, rolled under, spun around and flipped through. Decide in advance how many “feats” each participant must accomplish per routine, then add to that number as their imagination grows.

Photo: Shelley Massey

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

—Shelley Massey

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