How to stay active this Halloween!

Posted: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:51

How to stay active this Halloween!

Halloween is known for the sweets, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating, but it's also full of opportunities to spend some time outdoors and being active!

Here are some ways you can be active with your family throughout Halloween!

Go trick-or-treating on foot

The first and most obvious way to stay moving on Halloween is to go trick-or-treating on foot! It's increasingly common for parents to take their kids out in a car and drive between houses.

Resist the urge to jump in that heated car, put your shoes on and go door-to-door on foot!

Design a Halloween themed circuit

Not planning to partake in any trick or treating this year? No worries – here's an indoor workout for you. Choose your favorite Halloween word, and then assign an exercise to each letter. For example:

  • S – squats (or skipping)
  • P – press-ups
  • O – overhead press with dumbbells
  • O – outer leg lifts
  • K – kneel to stand
  • Y – yoga: pick your favorite move!

Go pumpkin picking

This year, volunteer to go pick the pumpkin.

Whether it's a pumpkin patch or your local supermarket, choosing a pumpkin and carrying it around is sure to get your heart pumping. The bigger, the better!

Tour the neighbourhood decorations

This is a common activity around Christmas, but it's a great excuse to get out and explore in October too. Take a gentle stroll around your neighbourhood and admire the decorations and the effort your neighbours have made. You may even get some inspiration for next year!

Rake (and jump in) the Autumn leaves

Another classic for children and adults alike is playing in the leaves! Did you know that raking and bagging leaves burns 300-400 calories per hour for the average person? For an extra workout, let your children jump in the leaves after you've raked them!

Design a scavenger hunt for your kids and get involved

Place a list of different treats around the house and neighbourhood with various clues to help guide the kids to the next location. This is a great way to get them out of the house and enjoying the outdoors.

Remember to join in the fun with them and get your steps in!

Jump the witch's broomstick

Jumping laterally over a pole is a classic CrossFit exercise. Modify that pole into a witch's broomstick, and you've got a great Halloween workout! Lay a broom either on the floor or across two cushions to form a low barrier.

Then, jump sideways back and forth across the broom for 30 seconds straight. Repeat 2-4 times for a quick, intense workout (or warm-up).

These are just a few ways to stay active throughout Halloween. Be sure to enjoy the spooky season in a way that suits you best!

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