40+ Fun Family Fitness Ideas
Nothing is better than getting the entire family active together. Listed below are over 40 family fitness ideas. And remember, make sure everyone is having FUN.
- Badminton – Play singles or doubles in the backyard.
- Basketball – Shoot hoops in the driveway, play H-O-R-S-E, or play one-on-one or two-on-two.
- Beach Activities – Build sandcastles, look for sea shells, or go body surfing.
- Beach/Sand Volleyball – Play with four, six, or eight people.
- Bike Rides – Ride your bike through the neighborhood or find local bike trails.
- Bocce Ball – Anybody can play bocce ball.
- Bowling – A family bowling night at a local bowling center is simple, fun, and affordable.
- Calisthenics/Stretching – Push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, toe touches – anywhere at anytime
- Canoeing/Kayaking – Everybody is a winner just by participating.
- Cardio Tennis – You don't have to be a tennis player to do Cardio Tennis.
- Croquet – Perfect in the front yard or the backyard.
- Frisbee – Find a public park and go play Ultimate Frisbee with friends.
- Golf – Go to the driving range or have a group golf lesson, such as Get Golf Ready.
- Group Fitness – Try Zumba, Jazzercise, or yoga at a local fitness club.
- Hiking/backpacking – Hit the trails at a city, county, state, or national park.
- Home Gyms – Have the family work out together at home or a local fitness center.
- Horseshoes – Anybody can play horseshoes, either singles or doubles.
- Ice Skating – Go find a local ice skating rink.
- Indoor Rock Climbing – They can be found at local fitness/health clubs.
- Inline Skating - Fun, family activity. Great for fitness.
- Jogging/Running – Go run around your neighborhood or at a local high school track.
- Jumping Rope – It's a portable and affordable workout.
- Soccer – Go kick a soccer ball on an open field, at a public park, or in your backyard.
- Martial Arts Class – You are never too old for judo or karate.
- Miniature Golf – Anybody can play this game and anybody can make a hole-in-one.
- Play Catch – It’s a great game after work or after school, with a baseball, softball or a football.
- Backyard Games – Play games of tag, hide-and-seek, or kick-the-can.
- Racquetball (or Squash) – These courts can often be found in private health clubs.
- Roller Skating – Go to a local roller rink, a local park or in the neighborhood.
- Run a 5K Race – Learn how to train for a local 5K race. You can walk part of the way, too.
- Snow Skiing – Consider downhill or cross-country skiing.
- Snow Sports – Build a snowman, go sledding, snowboarding or snowshoeing.
- Swimming – Go lap swimming in a neighborhood or a municipally owned facility.
- Table Tennis – Play a small round-robin table tennis event with friends.
- Tennis – Mixed doubles is fun, entertaining, and great exercise.
- Touch or Flag Football – This is a great fun family activity.
- Triathlon – Engage in family training for a triathlon – swimming, biking, and running. Here’s how you start.
- Walking – Family walks around the neighborhood, at a local park, or along the beach.
- Water Aerobics – Be creative with your routines to make it fun...add in some music.
- Water Skiing/Wakeboarding – This is a great group outing with another family.
- Weight Lifting – Don’t forget to use hand weights and free weights.
- Wiffle Ball – With family and friends in the backyard or on a nearby open field – it's a great fast-paced introduction to baseball and softball. Learn more here.

If you live in the USA and are looking for structured programs, leagues or instructions, check out GetFitHere.org. This is a database of activities throughout the USA. You can enter your zip code for most activities and find a location near you.