Family Fitness Circuit Training
Set up a short circuit of 5-7 intense physical stations (e.g., 20 jumping jacks, 1 minute of wall sits, 10 push-ups, run around the couch twice). The short, varied bursts of activity provide necessary movement breaks and structure.
- Takes
- 15–30 min
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 5 and up
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Design a circuit with clearly defined start and stop points for each station.
- 2Use a timer (e.g., 30 seconds work, 10 seconds transition) to regulate the pace.
- 3Demonstrate each exercise clearly before starting the circuit.
- 4Complete 2-3 full rounds of the circuit.
- 5Ensure the transition time is respected, teaching the child to quickly shift focus between tasks.
What they're practising
- High Energy Release
- Motor Skill Integration
- Cardiovascular Health
- Following Sequential Physical Cues