My son doesn't like to exercise. Like most kids he'd rather sit in his room and play video games. The trick for me is to incorporate fitness into tasks he is responsible for anyway. Not an easy task. Bet you've been there yourself. What's a busy Mom to do? With a little creativity, you can find a way to make it work for everyone.
FITNESS TIP
You can easily sneak exercise into your kids' schedules (without even using the word) by assigning various active chores to your kids. Heavier chores provide some much-needed physical activity for your kids while also helping your out in the process.
Some ideas include:
Cleaning their rooms Sweeping and/or vacuuming the house
Raking leaves
Shoveling snow
Hanging wet laundry outside; folding dry laundry
Washing the car(s)
Walking the dog
Watering the plants and flowers
Mowing the lawn with a push mower (for older teens)
Cleaning out the garage or basement
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