OKAY, so screens and devices aren’t something we usually associate with keeping our kids active, quite the opposite in fact. But when it’s hot outside, sometimes we need to think outside the box when it comes to making sure the little ones stay fit and healthy. Tech can be a great tool to encourage kiddos off the sofa, so here are seven super fun fitness apps designed to do just that.
Cosmic Kids
Cosmic Kids, and its associated YouTube channel, hosts entertaining sessions that make yoga and mindfulness fun. It is all about interactive adventures that build strength, balance and confidence – and gets kids into the ideologies behind yoga and mindfulness early, which can only be a good thing.
www.cosmickids.com.
Fitness Kids
The aptly named Fitness Kids app will keep the kids entertained with more than 25 animated exercises. The app makes things interesting by offering two modes: Training and Joust. The former will provide tutorials while the latter will allow kids to compete against other kids who are also using the app.
On Google Play and the Apple Store.
FitQuest Lite
FitQuest Lite is a unique app that encourages kids to walk over 10,000 steps per day by using fun puzzles to motivate kids to take more steps: the more steps they take, the more puzzles they unlock which they then get to play. This particular kids’ activity app focuses on jogging, hopping and dancing.
On Google Play and the Apple Store.
GoNoodle
GoNoodle was designed by child development experts with the aim of inspiring kids to be active and mindful, and all we can say is mission accomplished. The app is packed full of videos all about getting kids moving, while helping to kick-start fun activities that mums and dads can do with their kids too. Get ready to take part in cool workout routines and fab fitness challenges as well as music videos you can dance along to.
gonoodle.com.
Just Dance Now
Experience Just Dance’s greatest dance routines without a gaming console. There are more than 500 songs for kids to dance to… Because turning your living room into a kids’ dance party is surely everybody’s dream come true? We thought so. It’s all the fun of Just Dance, without but for less. Love it.
justdance.com.
Sworkit Kids
Sworkit Kids is an exciting app that turns fitness into a game for kids. Expect an extensive range of workouts for strength, agility and flexibility that have been specifically designed for kids between the ages of seven and 14. You can choose the length of your workout as well, from five minutes to an hour. Once you hit start, the app will play videos of kids demonstrating each move, like jumping jacks, bear crawls and stretches for your child to follow along. You can also select a workout customised to more specific activities.
sworkit.com.
Toca Dance
Whether you’re a master of dance or you have two left feet, with Toca Dance you’re a star choreographer ready to create routines for your dancers. In the full (paid) version of Toca Dance you get more characters, more costumes, more songs and more fun, but there’s also a free version available, which still gives you the options of creating your own dance routines and zany characters. Sounds like fun to us.
tocaboca.com/app/toca-dance.
