Exercise it does the body...and mind good!

Exercise...it really does do a body and mind good! 

5 reasons to implement a PE class with your kids:
1. Exercise builds immunity
2. Exercise improves mood 
3. Exercise improves sleep
4. Exercise keeps us fit
5....because we all know we have been eating more baked goods and carbs then we typically do.

The American Heart Association strongly recommends that children get vigorous exercise at least 60 minutes every day. With the stay at home order in place, it is definitely harder for kids to get outside to get their exercise, but here are a few tips and ideas to get your kids moving an active...and remember the more exercise they get, the better they sleep and the better their mood will be. Who doesn't want their kids to be in a better mood, especially when we are stuck in the house with them 24/7.

Try and challenge them. And even wager some chores...losing team does the dishes. 

Kids vs adults
Who can hold plank the longest?
Who can do the most push ups?
Who can jump rope the longest without stopping?
Do you have access to a basketball hoop, play horse or 1:1 first to 10.
Who burns the most calories while doing the same workout (Fitbit or Apple Watch needed)?

If you are working from home and need assistance with getting your kids active during your workout day, try my PE dice workout sheet. This is the perfect way for your kids to get their bodies movement without needing to be supervised. All you need is a die. Each child will roll however many times they are in age. For example if you have two children who are 5 and 10, your 5 year old has 5 rolls and your 10 year old, rolls 10 times. Prior to having them do the activities solo, demonstrate what each exercise is. Are your kids not able to do one of the exercises...change up what each number represents.

There are many different websites and apps that are currently offering free workouts for adults and kids. Find ways to engage your kids in these exercises and do them with them. ​Are your kids climbing up the walls and need an outlet to relax their body and mind...try yoga. Use one of these printable yoga routines or pick up some yoga cards decks. My favorite is the angel bear yoga deck. Have your child choose a few cards a day, a few times a day (before school, after lunch and before bed) or end with a yoga kids book at bedtime.