Need some motivation to get off the couch? Here’s 50 ideas to get you moving!
- Go for a walk or walk the dog.
- Go ice skating or roller skating.
- Take a lesson—swimming, dancing, gymnastics.
- Hike, bike, do what you like!
- Turn on the radio and dance.
- Play Frisbee.
- Play pick-up…basketball, soccer, touchfootball.
- Plan a picnic.
- Go bowling.
- Walk to and through a museum or art gallery.
- Play ping pong (use your kitchen table).
- Fly a kite.
- Walk to the library and borrow a book, a pedometer or a GPS unit.
- Organize a community clean-up.
- Go fishing.
- Go camping (even in the backyard).
- Blow bubbles and try catching them.
- Organize a scavenger hunt for your family and friends.
- Fly a kite.
- Vacuum with vigour.
- Create sidewalk art with chalk.
- Play croquet.
- Go bird watching.
- Jump rope.
- Plant a vegetable or flower garden.
- Play ball! Kick, catch, roll and throw!
- Rearrange the furniture.
- Play charades.
- Play “Follow the Leader”, “Simon Says”, “Red Light/Green Light”, or “Capture the Flag”.
- Climb a tree.
- Find some old clothes to do dress-up.
- Clean up the yard.
- Teach a child your favourite games.
- Wash the car or your bike.
- Play Hacky Sack.
- Go to the driving range or play mini-golf.
- Visit a local farm.
- Learn to use a compass.
- Try Hula-hoop.
- Create your own twister board and play.
- Re-discover the backyard or a local park.
- Play tag, hopscotch, hide and seek.
- Take a nature walk—visit a neighbourhood creek or trail.
- Try a Pogo stick.
- Play flashlight tag at night.
- Go puddle jumping.
- Create an obstacle course in your home.
- Organize a play day at a local park.
- Give the dog a bath.
- Get wet: go swimming, play water polo, try an aquafit class, play in the water.
Adapted from Central West Public Health Physical Activity Promotion Network.
