Exercising as a family is a great way to get your children embracing a healthy lifestyle. It’s so much fun as well – what better way to grab some quality time together.
While your kids might not be old enough to join you on your more adventurous sporting endeavours, there’s a fantastic range ofactivitiesthat you can enjoy as a family.
From family bike rides to a game of tennis, check out our favourite ways to treat the whole family to a hit of those feel-good endorphins.
Set off on a real family adventure together as you take in beautiful rivers, lakes andcoastlines by kayak. Of course, this isn’t necessarily a sport you can do every week, but it’s a wonderful way to exercise your arms and core.
You can buy double kayaks that are ideal for parents and children. Just don’t let them make you do all the paddling! Make sure you usebuoyancy aids and only take to the water if it's safe to do so.
When the time is right and facilities open up once again, climbing walls are the perfect place to give this exciting sport a try in a safe and controlled environment. With expert instructors on hand and a variety of walls to suit everyone from complete beginners to experts, the whole family can have a go atrock climbing– and no doubt get hooked on the buzz.
Once you have built up your skills and confidence, why not try outdoor rock climbing together?
Children as young as three can learn to ride a bike, so even young families can enjoy a little pedal time together. Once your child has picked it up, you can set off on longer rides and – if you’re feeling brave - even try off-road mountain biking. Nothing compares to the feeling of freedom you get from two wheels.
When we're all able to travel again, children aged nine and over can explore thecyclingroutes from our beachclubs, while younger kids can practise their skills on a Frog bike within the grounds ofBaia dei Mori and Messini Beachclubs. The friendly Neilson bike crew will be on hand to help out and offer useful tips.
Yoga has been shown to have amazing benefits for children, helping improve their emotional resilience, concentration and mind/body awareness. If you already love this gentle form of exercise, why not invite your children to join your daily practise and enjoy a rare moment of peace and calm together.
If you haven’t tried yoga yourself, check out the Stride Fitness platform where you'll find plenty of yoga classes all run by some familiar faces from our overseas fitness teams. They’re suitable for all abilities and can be an amazing addition to your exercise programme, boosting both strength and flexibility.
Hop to the beat, it’s time to get active with our good friend ‘Music Mike’. Move, sing and dance to this holiday-inspired interactive music session for pre-schoolers.
On a sunny day, the kids will love chilling out with these cool mocktails and treat-packed milkshakes.
Children as young as three can learn to ride, and once your child has picked up the basics, you can set off on longer bike rides and maybethe exciting world of mountain biking.
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