This week we have included a few different activities for you to try.  The goal for each day is for a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity.  Remember that these minutes can be spread out throughout the day or done all at once.  Also feel free to change the order of any activity and if there is something you really like, do it as many times as you want and as always we love it when you come up with your own activity.  

Here are some extra activities to try this week: 

Monday – Indoor/outdoor Bowling 

Make your own bowling game using old plastic bottles (6 or 10 works well). If you play outside, add a little water to each bottle to help keep them standing. Make a starting line using sidewalk chalk or masking tape, grab a ball and have some fun. Challenge someone in your family and yourself by adding more bottles or moving the starting like back.  

Variation for outside:  try kicking a ball at the pins

Tuesday - Connor McDavids 15 minute workout 

The workout is made up of four different activities that you do four times: 

1.       10 squats (for a total of 40) 

2.       A 45 second wall sit (done 4 times) 

3.       10 push ups (for a total of 40). Possible variation: K-2 – hold a plank for 10 seconds, 3-5 – 5 push ups (for a total of 20) 

4.       A 30 second squat and hold for each leg (for a total of 8) 

This workout can be found at: https://twitter.com/i/status/1247203043206221825

Wednesday - Go for a walk or jog with your family and try to find all the following items in any order: 

1.       A bicycle  

2.       Someone walking 

3.       A birdfeeder 

4.       A house with Christmas lights still up 

5.       A basketball or hockey net 

6.       An odd numbered house 

7.       A swing set  

8.       A dog or cat 

9.       A STOP sign 

10.   A piece of sports equipment (i.e. soccer ball, hockey stick, etc.)

Thursday – Make your own obstacle course.   

This can be done inside or outside (I made my children do this OUTSIDE). Use items that you can run around, go over/under. Time yourself and challenge someone in your family to beat your time.

Friday – Fitness Friday 

It’s Fitness Friday, or better known as Running Day!  Run outside without stopping (it’s OK to walk) for 5 minutes and 15 seconds. Have a 4 minute warmup before starting your run. 

OR 

Run or dance on the spot inside for 5 minutes and 15 seconds. Play your favorite music just like we would if we were in the gym. Have a 4 minute warmup before starting your activity.