{"id":17664,"date":"2024-06-02T08:05:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T15:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=17664"},"modified":"2024-06-02T16:10:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T23:10:55","slug":"5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Cheap Ways to Exercise with your Family this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your family fit can often mean a lot of expense, such as expensive gym memberships. And then there\u2019s also the added expenses of the summer holidays! An easy way to cut back on the costs of keeping your family fit is to incorporate exercise into your daily parenting routine this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s making an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00HXGSBXC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00HXGSBXC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=4b249f0369d4ba2b6dbc4607183260a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">investment in family bikes<\/a>, finding free swimming pools, or checking out the thousands of free parks available, it&#8217;s easy to get your exercise while saving money this summer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17666\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17666\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/kids-on-bikes-750-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,482\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kids on bikes 750 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17666 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg\" alt=\"Take the kids out on bikes - it's a perfect way to have fun and get some exercise together!\" width=\"750\" height=\"482\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17666\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/kids-on-bikes-750-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,482\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kids on bikes 750 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?fit=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17666 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?resize=750%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Take the kids out on bikes - it's a perfect way to have fun and get some exercise together!\" width=\"750\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?resize=250%2C161&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kids-on-bikes-750-1.jpg?resize=320%2C206&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Take the kids out on bikes &#8211; it&#8217;s a perfect way to have fun and get some exercise together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>No. 1: Invest in Bicycles<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than pay for monthly memberships at the gym for your whole family, invest your money in a set of family bikes. This will work out far more cost-effective in the long run. It will open up opportunities to combine your exercise with days outside in nature. It will even give you the option of extended bike riding holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Bikes are a great way to get your kids away from their screens and gadgets this summer. So pack a picnic and find some off-road trails to explore!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17528\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29c2Zy5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17528\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena on bike aged 9 750 x 420\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is important to get a good bike helmet that fits properly&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17528 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg\" alt=\"Have some fun cycling with your kids! This is my youngest daughter when she was still young enough to delight in a day out on her bike with her parents. How I miss those days!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17528\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-encourage-children-to-cycle\/celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena on bike aged 9 750 x 420\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is important to get a good bike helmet that fits properly&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17528 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Have some fun cycling with your kids! This is my youngest daughter when she was still young enough to delight in a day out on her bike with her parents. How I miss those days!\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Celena-on-bike-aged-9-750-x-420.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Have some fun cycling with your kids! This is our youngest daughter when she was still young enough to delight in a day out on her bike with her parents. How I miss those days!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>You Can Buy Great Brand Kid&#8217;s Bikes on Amazon<\/h3>\n<p>Amazon offers a lot of great options for kid&#8217;s bikes, including <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MMT6M1\">Schwinn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IXPfe2\">Strider kids\u2019 bikes<\/a>. We have bought bikes for our grandkids from them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-221\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-221\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Training and Beginner Bikes We Recommend for Kids<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44565\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yMh9HG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44565 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Girls-bike-table.jpg?resize=301%2C293&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schwinn bike for toddlers and kids. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yMh9HG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44567\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3X1sy0j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Balance-strider-bike-table.jpg?resize=301%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strider 12' balance bike for toddlers. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3X1sy0j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44566\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yS3sqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44566 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kids-bike-table.jpg?resize=301%2C281&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schwinn bike for toddlers and kids. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yS3sqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-221 from cache --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31047\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WRte64\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"31047\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?fit=750%2C794&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,794\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We later passed this same strider bike onto our third grand child, Hunter. He zooms around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We later passed this same strider bike onto our third grand child, Hunter. He zooms around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?fit=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?fit=750%2C794&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-31047 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg\" alt=\"Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We bought this Stider bike for our first grandson, and later passed it onto our third grandchild, Hunter. He zoomed around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids! He has now graduated to a &quot;real&quot; bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"794\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"31047\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?fit=750%2C794&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,794\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We later passed this same strider bike onto our third grand child, Hunter. He zooms around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We later passed this same strider bike onto our third grand child, Hunter. He zooms around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?fit=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?fit=750%2C794&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-31047 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?resize=750%2C794&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We bought this Stider bike for our first grandson, and later passed it onto our third grandchild, Hunter. He zoomed around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids! He has now graduated to a &quot;real&quot; bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?resize=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1 283w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?resize=250%2C265&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/on-a-strider-bike-a-child-can-get-out-and-develop-balance-skills1.jpg?resize=320%2C339&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Strider bikes are usually very sturdy. We bought this Stider bike for our first grandson, and later passed it onto our third grandchild, Hunter. He zoomed around on it fast enough to keep up with the other kids! He has now graduated to a &#8220;real&#8221; bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>No. 2: Uncover Some Swimming Holes<\/h2>\n<p>America&#8217;s swimming holes might just be its best kept secret. From Mississippi to Arizona, the US is brimming with canyons and waterfalls. And they are home to some amazing small, natural swimming pools for families to make the most of. Many are off the beaten track, so finding them is as much of an adventure as the actual swimming. But trust us, it&#8217;s worth it. And swimming outdoors is so much fun, it won&#8217;t even feel like exercise!<\/p>\n<h2>No. 3: Find the Free Parks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17667\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17667\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/parks-750-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"parks 750 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17667 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hike or bike the many beautiful free national parks scattered across America.\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17667\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/parks-750-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"parks 750 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17667 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hike or bike the many beautiful free national parks scattered across America.\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/parks-750-1.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Hike or bike the many beautiful free national parks scattered across America.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hike or bike the many beautiful free national parks scattered across America. From the stunning Yosemite in California to Acadia in Maine &#8211; where you can rent a cheap kayak and do some seal and whale watching &#8211; there\u2019s plenty of outdoor fun to be had.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these nature parks will have free events on over summer &#8211; as well as affordable activities for you to get involved in once you arrive. The National Park Service has spent over 100 years aiming to protect the biodiversity of these parks. This would be a great way to immerse your children in mother nature while educating them about the importance of conservation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17249\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29c2e8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/connor-in-a-tree1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?fit=750%2C1122&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1122\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Connor in a tree(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;to immerse your children in mother nature while educating them about the importance of conservation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?fit=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?fit=683%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17249 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg\" alt=\"Immerse your children in mother nature while educating them about the importance of conservation.\" width=\"750\" height=\"1122\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/connor-in-a-tree1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?fit=750%2C1122&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1122\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Connor in a tree(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;to immerse your children in mother nature while educating them about the importance of conservation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?fit=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?fit=683%2C1023&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17249 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?resize=750%2C1122&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Immerse your children in mother nature while educating them about the importance of conservation.\" width=\"750\" height=\"1122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?resize=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?resize=684%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 684w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?resize=241%2C360&amp;ssl=1 241w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Connor-in-a-tree1.jpg?resize=307%2C460&amp;ssl=1 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Immerse your children in mother nature while educating them about the importance of conservation. This is our favorite photo of our first grandson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17909\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17909\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17909\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/celena-swinging-750-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena swinging 750 01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Now that school districts are dropping physical education from their curriculum, the responsibility for keeping kids active is left to parents&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17909 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg\" alt=\"Most parks have dedicated kiddy parks. Don't underestimate how good these can be for fun and exercise\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17909\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/celena-swinging-750-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena swinging 750 01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Now that school districts are dropping physical education from their curriculum, the responsibility for keeping kids active is left to parents&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17909 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Most parks have dedicated kiddy parks. Don't underestimate how good these can be for fun and exercise\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-swinging-750-01.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Most parks have dedicated kiddy parks. Don&#8217;t underestimate how good these can be for fun and exercise. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/babies-bikes-ways-to-get-active\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more here!<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>No. 4: Team Up for Gardening<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided that you don&#8217;t want to step out of the comfort of your own home to get your workout this summer, simply venture into the garden. But take the kids with you!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17901\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/29hkO4Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17901\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/celena-in-the-garden1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena in the garden(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Get your kids out in the garden. They may not be much actual help, but they will almost certainly have fun and get some exercise. It beats sitting inside in front of a computer!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17901 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg\" alt=\"Get your kids out in the garden. They may not be much actual help, but they will almost certainly have fun and get some exercise. It beats sitting inside in front of a computer!\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17901\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/celena-in-the-garden1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Celena in the garden(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Get your kids out in the garden. They may not be much actual help, but they will almost certainly have fun and get some exercise. It beats sitting inside in front of a computer!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17901 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Get your kids out in the garden. They may not be much actual help, but they will almost certainly have fun and get some exercise. It beats sitting inside in front of a computer!\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Celena-in-the-garden1.jpg?resize=320%2C214&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Get your kids out in the garden. They may not be much actual help, but they will almost certainly have fun and get some exercise. It beats sitting inside in front of a computer!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pulling weeds and planting flowers can burn up to 400 calories per hour. And it&#8217;s much more fun than an hour-long jog! Plant some vegetables at the beginning of the summer and the whole family can watch them grow over the weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Then, when they\u2019re ripe for the picking, get the kids involved in the kitchen as you whip up a culinary storm &#8211; teaching them the value of homegrown produce and how to avoid unnecessary <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.rugbystore.co.uk\/2015\/12\/18\/the-skinny-on-fats-nutritional-advice-for-rugby-players\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fatty foods<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With a bit of luck, you will instill a lifelong love of the healthy hobby of gardening in your children.<\/p>\n<h2>No. 5: Use Your Imagination<\/h2>\n<p>If you want something completely free this summer, why not set up a family-style Olympics in the back garden? From rugby to rounders, setting up mini-circuits is a great way to get your children up and exercising while enjoying some quality family time as well.<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it, the 5 best cheap ways to exercise with your family this summer!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">Maggie wrote a very helpful post with <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/teach-child-ride-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Simple Steps to Teach your Child to Ride a Bike<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">If your child is still too young to ride a bike, consider taking him or her along on <em>your<\/em> bike! Read our in-depth post, <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-baby-and-child-bike-seats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 of the Best and Safest Baby and Child Bike Seats, with Reviews and Videos.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-218\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-218\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"7\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Our Picks for 7 of the Best Child Bike Seats<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44239\" style=\"width: 98px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HzzLyY\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/no-1-thule-ride-along-table-smaller-1.jpg?resize=98%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"98\" height=\"153\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HzzLyY\"\"><strong>No. 1: Thule Ride Along<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44241\" style=\"width: 119px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jMiIqG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/no-2-Yepp-maxi-table-smaller-1.jpg?resize=119%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"153\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jMiIqG\"><strong>No. 2: Thule Yepp Maxi<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44243\" style=\"width: 159px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4l3Rb5i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44243 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/no-3-Yepp-mini-table-smaller.jpg?resize=159%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"153\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4l3Rb5i\">No. 3: Thule Yepp Mini<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_24946\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24946\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jK6SgG\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24946\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-4-Weeride-LTD-Kangaroo-Child-Bike-Seat-front-mounted-table.jpg?resize=200%2C143&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-4-Weeride-LTD-Kangaroo-Child-Bike-Seat-front-mounted-table.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-4-Weeride-LTD-Kangaroo-Child-Bike-Seat-front-mounted-table.jpg?resize=150%2C107&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jK6SgG\"><strong>No. 4: WeeRide Safe Front Mounted<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><strong><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_24948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24948\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FY89Tw\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24948\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-5-Burley-bee-bike-trailer-table.jpg?resize=200%2C152&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-5-Burley-bee-bike-trailer-table.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-5-Burley-bee-bike-trailer-table.jpg?resize=150%2C114&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FY89Tw\"><strong>No 5: Burley Bee Child Trailer<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-6\"><figure id=\"attachment_24949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24949\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kCf2cw\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24949\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/No.-6-Weeride-co-pilot-table.jpg?resize=200%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/No.-6-Weeride-co-pilot-table.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/No.-6-Weeride-co-pilot-table.jpg?resize=150%2C95&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kCf2cw\"><strong>No. 6: WeeRide Co-Pilot Bike Trailer<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-7\"><figure id=\"attachment_24947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24947\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24947\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-7-cargo-bike-table.jpg?resize=200%2C132&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-7-cargo-bike-table.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/no-7-cargo-bike-table.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No. #7: Cargo Bikes<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><strong><center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-218 from cache -->\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-best-cheap-ways-exercise-family-summer\/rory\/\" 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