{"id":54859,"date":"2022-06-22T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T01:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=54859"},"modified":"2022-11-08T17:12:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T09:12:27","slug":"exercises-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/exercises-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Want To Get Your Kids Moving? Try These 8 Simple But Fun Exercise Ideas At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019ve made sure your kid <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/lunch-box-ideas-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-sleep-sack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/educational-stem-toys-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> well, but there\u2019s just one thing they could use more of and that\u2019s exercise. Well, dear readers, we couldn\u2019t agree more. Exercise<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, and starting the kids young can lay the foundation for good future habits. To help you get your child moving, we\u2019ve rounded up some fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can try at home. But first, we\u2019ll break down the various benefits of exercise and how much <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is appropriate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are The Benefits Of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise For Children?<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54862\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54862\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of exercising\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/benefits-of-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@olly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrea Piacquadio<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is beneficial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both the physical and mental development of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But more specifically, it can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve cardiorespiratory fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build strong bones and muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep weight in check<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high-blood pressure, obesity, and osteoporosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is Appropriate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of exercise (or more accurately, physical activity) that kids need varies according to age. Generally, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/basics\/children\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Preschoolers (ages 3-5)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Children and teens (ages 6-17)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Physical activity required daily<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the day<\/span><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Recommended activities<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any free play that requires physical movements, such as walking, climbing, running, skipping, jumping, etc<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aerobic activity: walking, running, jumping<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Muscle strengthening: climbing, push-ups, yoga, tug-of-war<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bone strengthening: skipping, jumping, running<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sounds like a lot? Don\u2019t worry! Children may already be meeting all or part of their daily quota in school or during play time. If they aren\u2019t, you can always engage your child in fun, age-appropriate exercises outside of school.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises For Children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To Stay Active And Healthy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are eight simple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus tips on how you can make them fun for your little ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Running<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54868\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54868\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg\" alt=\"running exercises for children malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/running-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@antonius-ferret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonius Ferret<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next time you spot your kids chasing each other at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=playground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playground<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let them! That\u2019s actually the easiest form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Running gets their heart pumping, and any rapid changes in direction mid-run strengthens the bones and trains coordination. Plus, it helps burn off some of that bottomless toddler energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Red Light, Green Light:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, like in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/easy-halloween-costume-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squid Game<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> minus the violence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tag: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Played in a group, a person tagged as \u201cIt\u201d runs around and tries to tag someone else as \u201cIt\u201d. The process repeats until the kids are knackered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Last One Out:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have at least three kids run as many laps as there are kids running (eg four kids, four laps). At the end of each lap, the one who finishes last is out. The person left at the final lap wins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Related: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-running-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Smartwatch For Taking Your Runs To The Next Level<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Jumping<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54867\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54867\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg\" alt=\"jumping workout kids malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/jumping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@rodnae-prod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rodnae Productions<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which kid doesn\u2019t enjoy bouncing up and down a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=trampoline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trampoline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=bouncy%20castle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bouncy castle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Now they\u2019ve got good reasons to! Because jumping is another fundamental motor skill that doubles up as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Much like running, it builds muscle strength, cardiovascular capacity, endurance, coordination, and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Jump Rope: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the photo above, have two kids hold each end of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=kids%20jump%20rope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jump rope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while another jumps over the rotating rope. Jumping rope requires some practice, but it will sharpen your kid\u2019s coordination and timing in the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Floor Is Lava: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Randomly place <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cushions-Furniture-Covers-cat.11001155.11001177.11001179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cushions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Rugs-Carpets-Mats-cat.11001155.11001177.11001184?facet=101159&amp;noCorrection=true&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floor mats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) around the house. Then get your kid to jump from cushion to cushion without falling into the \u2018lava\u2019, i.e. the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gunny Sack Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids race to the finish line while jumping in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Burlap-sack-Guni-bag-Jute-bag-%E9%BA%BB%E8%A2%8B-%E4%BA%8C%E6%89%8B%E9%BA%BB%E5%B8%83%E8%A2%8B-i.83641625.5273643013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gunny sack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=pillow%20case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pillowcase<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Related: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/kids-indoor-playground-klang-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Indoor Playgrounds In KL &amp; PJ For You And Your Kids To Have Fun Together<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Skipping<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54869\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54869\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"skipping exercises for children malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/skipping-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@antonius-ferret\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antonius Ferret<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never knew something as frivolous as skipping could be a form of fitness? Neither did we. But it makes total sense since it\u2019s essentially a combination of running and jumping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Freeze: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the music starts playing, have the kids skip around. When the music stops, the kids stop too. Those who are still moving are eliminated, and the last one standing wins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hopscotch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw a hopscotch course with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=chalk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chalk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=hopscotch%20ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hopscotch rings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Get creative \u2013 combine single and double leg hops, forward and backward hops, or even sideways jumps!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Ball Games<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54860\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54860\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg\" alt=\"ball games kids\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ball-game-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@ketut-subiyanto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ketut Subiyanto<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ball games also make exciting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When kids toss, throw, catch, or kick a ball, they\u2019re inadvertently training their aerobic fitness, balance, and hand-eye coordination. Just make sure to play in an open space, away from the breakable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Home-Decor-cat.11001155.11001177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">displays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ball Toss: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up a few <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=baskets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baskets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at varying distances and get your kid to toss <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kids-Ball-cat.11000345.11000442.11000449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the baskets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bowl Catch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One person tosses the ball, while the other catches it with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=plastic%20salad%20bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salad bowl<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dribble And Score: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line up some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=football%20marker%20disc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">football marker discs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a row and mark a goal at the end of it. Get your kiddo to dribble the ball in a zigzag manner then kick it into the goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Hula Hoop<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54866\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54866\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg\" alt=\"hula hoop workouts for kids\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hula-hoop-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@karolina-grabowska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karolina Grabowska<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another simple, low-tech way to make <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exerc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enjoyable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=kids%20hula%20hoop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hula hoop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classic toy is especially great if your kid revels in a challenge. Though watching a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sUKBPAw4Nz4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tutorial<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">might help them get the hang of it quicker. When they eventually do, it\u2019ll help them burn calories, develop coordination and rhythm, and strengthen muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hula Hoop Contest: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge friends and family to see who can hula hoop the longest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pass The Hoop:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just for fun, have everyone hold hands and stand in a row. Without letting go of each other\u2019s hands, pass the hula hoop from one end to the other using only body movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Bear Crawls And Crab Walks<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54861\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54861\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"bear crawl exercises for children malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/bear-crawls-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@yankrukov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yan Krukov<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear crawls are exactly what you think they are \u2013 crawling on all fours like a bear with the belly and knees lifted off the ground. More than imitating a furry beast, bear crawls are actually full-body movements that engage almost every muscle in the body. This makes it a very beneficial <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to build core, upper, and lower body strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crab crawls, on the other hand, are inverted bear crawls, with the hips and belly facing upwards rather than downwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crawl Race: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crab or bear crawl to the finish line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balancing Act: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While crab or bear crawling, have the kids balance an object like a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Stuffed-Toys-cat.11000345.11000469.11000473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stuffed toy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/cute-pencil-cases-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pencil case<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their back or stomach. Whoever goes the furthest without dropping the item wins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Yoga<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54871\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54871\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg\" alt=\"yoga for kids malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/yoga-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@kamaji-ogino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamaji Ogino<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/yoga-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga isn\u2019t just for adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re also great for kids as a gentle form of exercise. Not only does it help improve a growing child\u2019s strength and flexibility, it also regulates emotions through deep breathing. For kids who sit a lot, stretching out those muscles with yoga will do them a world of good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role Model:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kids love doing what adults do. So when you practise yoga, roll out a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=yoga%20mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your kid and invite them to join you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Follow Tutorials: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/CosmicKidsYoga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmic Kids Yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4ZpkRAcgws4&amp;list=PLc0asrzrjtZJWljYTAwKM6mdb4RfoiSxx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alo Yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on YouTube.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Squats And Lunges<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54870\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54870\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg\" alt=\"squats and lunges for kids\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/squat-lunge-exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@ron-lach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ron Lach<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats and lunges are simple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve lower body strength and stability, both of which are vital for any sports. Start off by learning how to do a proper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2RfVwwpgxCU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">squat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BxG3X1nsAlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lunge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then move on to variations and games. The same can be done with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Fv10F2eCv34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push-ups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W3s-HwZMWmU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sit-ups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make it fun:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal Best: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count how many squats or lunges your child can do correctly in 30-second intervals. Then slowly improve with practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raise Active And Healthy Kids With Fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercises For Children<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54863\" style=\"width: 773px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54863\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min.jpg\" alt=\"exercises for kids malaysia\" width=\"773\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min.jpg 773w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min-696x521.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/exercises-for-children-kids-malaysia-close-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@kamaji-ogino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamaji Ogino<\/a> via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your kid has mastered all eight of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises for children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, why not combine all of them into the ultimate obstacle course? Parents can squeeze in some exercise and join in on the fun too. That will put everyone\u2019s fitness to the test and bring out some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/board-games-for-quality-family-bonding-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">friendly competition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Alternatively, you can incorporate these exercises as part of the kids\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/circle-time-activities-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">circle time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activities. However you choose to do it, have fun and exercise safely!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve made sure your kid eats, sleeps, and plays well, but there\u2019s just one thing they could use more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":54865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73,733],"tags":[623,188,178,595],"class_list":["post-54859","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family","category-fun-learning","tag-childrens-health","tag-exercising-at-home","tag-kids-activities","tag-outdoor-exercise"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8 Fun Exercises For Children To Stay Active And Healthy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Exercise doesn&#039;t have to be boring! 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