Indoor fitness games keep kids moving even when the weather outdoors doesn't cooperate. The activities increase the heart rate while maintaining an entertaining edge that makes the kids want to participate. The indoor fitness games work well for the entire family as a way to stay active. Adapt the games to fit the space available in your home.
Balloon Volleyball
Balloons offer a lightweight option for indoor volleyball. Unlike balls, balloons won't damage items inside your home. Clear a space in the room using tape for the lines of the volleyball court. A string tied across the room creates the volleyball net. To make it more noticeable, tie short strips of fabric or handkerchiefs to the string so they hang down. The kids take turns serving a balloon over the net and hitting it back and forth like a regular volleyball game. Balloon volleyball works well for a variety of ages because the balloons drop slowly giving younger kids a chance to hit it.
Exercise Stations
Exercise stations around the house give kids a chance to get in some fitness even on rainy days. Choose exercises with an entertaining element such as seeing how long you can hit a balloon in the air without it hitting the floor, dancing, "weightlifting" with kids' books or marching in place. To turn the exercise stations into a game, challenge the kids to see how many exercises they can complete in a set amount of time. The child completing the most of each exercise is the winner.
Active Art
The kids work in fitness while creating artwork in this indoor game. Spread out large sheets of paper on the floor. A large roll of paper works well for this art project. Tape the paper to the floor so it doesn't rip or get bunched. The kids dip their feet into some paint and dance around on the paper. Turn on some music to offer them inspiration in their movements.
Hopping
Hopping increases the heart rate and entertains kids for long periods of time. There are several options for hopping activities indoors. Organize a hopping race from one side of the room to the other. Have the kids compete to see who can hop on one foot the longest. Tape allows you to make a hopscotch grid on the floor inside. Another option is to set up an obstacle course inside with pillows, chairs and other items. The kids hop through the obstacle course.
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