Kids Functional Fitness Circuit
Kids functional fitness circuit: short stations with body-weight exercises adapted to children.
How to play
- Set up 6 stations: squats, bear crawl, jumping jacks, plank, step-ups, cone run.
- Work 30 seconds per station.
- Rotate on the signal.
- Two rounds with a short rest.
Rules
- Technique first.
- Each at their own level.
Variations
Easier
20 seconds.
Standard
30 seconds.
Harder
Two rounds.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated exercises.
- Wrist problems: no bear crawl.
Learning goals
- Develop strength and endurance.
- Learn basic exercises.
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