Trying to get your kids off their screens and more active? Try a family workout that will get your whole household moving and grooving!<\/p>\n
As a mom, maintaining your health and fitness is more than just looking great \u2014 it\u2019s also about staying healthy for your kids and setting a strong example for them.<\/p>\n
Teaching your kids the values of fitness can be started at a young age and continued throughout their lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n Physical activity is essential for kids for a number of reasons. Exercise will build muscle, improve cardiovascular endurance, and help prevent chronic diseases starting from an early age. Plus, being active helps aid in balance, coordination, and agility.<\/p>\n And your kids will get numerous benefits from exercise that go beyond just gaining strength and endurance. Physical activity in children has also been found to boost mood, cognition, and sleep<\/a>. These benefits will carry over into their school and personal lives as well.<\/p>\n On top of these benefits, being physically active is also linked to improved self-esteem in children. For example, one study from Pediatric Exercise Science<\/a> found that sixth-grade students who were physically active had considerably higher levels of self-esteem.<\/p>\n Keep reading to learn more about keeping your kids healthy and active, and check out our awesome family workout ideas!<\/p>\n This backyard family workout will improve strength, cardio, flexibility, and mobility \u2014 and it doesn't require any equipment!<\/em><\/p>\n