Exercise for kids 

should be fun. Instead of "working out," think of it as

"exercise play." That's the term used by Ewunike Akpan, who's a personal
trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise and also the associate
manager for the mid-Atlantic region for BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success).
BOKS is a school-based fitness program for elementary and middle
school kids, and it's all about fun and games! Kids arrive at school about 45
minutes early and spend that time in fun, active play. It's a fantastic way to
add fitness to their daily routine. And it helps them do better in school, too—
both academically and behaviorally.1
So, what follows are suggestions for easy exercises for kids—movements
and games that they'll enjoy and benefit from. Better yet, they require no
equipment or large outdoor spaces to do. They can be done in small bursts
of 5 to 10 minutes, or you can string several activities together for a longer
physical playtime. Start with a few minutes of warm-up exercises to get
muscles and hearts moving.2