Almost 90% of parents love being active with their kids

Get up out of your seats because it’s time to get the blood pumping!

New research has discovered that almost four out of five parents want to spend time with their family while doing a physical activity together rather than stay home.

A survey conducted by OnePoll in partnership with Life Time has found that 83% of parents have more fun getting active with their kids, with 89% rather playing sports and/or heading into the great outdoors.

Of 2,000 parents studied, 36% love to play basketball with their children, 34% like to dance and 32% adore swimming with their kiddies.

The average participant believes that introducing children to exercise at 7-years-old. However, one-third of people argued that it should be done earlier.

“Pickleball, swimming, group exercise classes — the list of healthy activities parents can enjoy with their children is virtually limitless,” Alicia Kockler, senior vice president of kids and aquatics for Life Time, said.

Kockler went on: “Teaching our kids about the benefits of an active lifestyle is so important, and exploring new ways to play together creates memories that will last a lifetime.”

Spending more time outside could even be the answer for 76% of parents who are searching for innovative methods to connect with their kids.

Of the moms and dads surveyed, 79% are also eager to try a new sport with their spawn for the sake of fun and family bonding time.

Meanwhile, one-fifth of parents would rate the physical health of their kids to be “average,” “poor” or “very poor.”

Two-thirds of survey takers reported that they want to see their kids become more active. About 38% noted how their children are just as sporty when the school year begins.

However, 30% stated that their children are more healthy during the summer than while school is in session.

“The start of a new school year is a great time to develop new family routines,” Kockler. said.

She continued: “We suggest designating one or two nights a week when the whole family participates in a fun activity together — like basketball or a family swim at an indoor pool. Families that spend more active time together, and less time staring at screens, tend to be happier and much healthier.”