Anyone who’s seen children on a playground knows that most are naturally physically active and love to move around. And climbing to the top of a slide or swinging from the monkey bars can help lead children to a lifetime of being active.As children grow older, it can be harder for children to get enough daily activity. This can be due to:more demands at schoola feeling among some children that they aren’t good at sportsa lack of active role modelsbusy working familiesStill, parents can teach a love of physical activity and help children enjoy exercise within their everyday lives.

Below is a 5 minute game you can incorporate with your family with the household game essential UNO.

Are you ready for an UNO workout?
Shuffle a pack of Uno cards. Decide what activity each colour indicates. Each person takes a turn in turning over a card from the top of pack. Everyone in the group must complete the activity the number of times on the card.

For example:
Yellow: jumping jacks
Green: star jumps
Blue: run to the front door and back
Red: hop on one foot
Action cards: 10 of your choice of activity

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