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.

Rock a Climbing Wall

Instead of watching them climb your walls, let your little monkeys be your guide to a new way of exercising the whole family will love. Squeeze in practice time by hitting an indoor rock climbing center first, then take it to the next level with a guided excursion.

Photo: Shelley Massey

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

—Shelley Massey