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7 ways to get active with Mom

There’s no greater motivation for your next sweat sesh than hittin’ the gym (the pool, the courts or the trails) with your biggest fan: Mom. She’s always there to cheer ya on—and bring the competition when you need help gettin’ your head in the game. Get fit this spring with mother dearest by your side. We’re showing you how…

 

Take a class

So a local gym is starting a new yoga class and your besties are bailin’ on ya? Enlist Mom for a mother-daughter workout. It’ll force you to spend scheduled time together instead of catching a few minutes between school, work and all of your activities.

Perf prezzie: A certificate for a block of classes plus a new yoga mat

 

Walk around the block

It’s cheap—ahem, free—easy and totally impromptu. Get in the habit of taking a load off while pounding the pavement after dinner. Now that Mr. Sun is hanging around later in the evenings, you won’t even have to brave the dark.

Perf prezzie: A book of IOUs…including one to clean up after your pooch!

 

Hit the net

Put up a net in your backyard and get goofy. Whether you’re working on your volleyball serve or whacking the heck out of a badminton birdie, we bet you’ll be laughing in no time flat.

Perf prezzie: DIY t-shirts with adorable nicknames (and numbers) on the back

 

Dance class

You might think it’s totally embarrassing, but we bet your mom can cut a rug with the best of them. Suggest a one-on-one dance session so you can steal her moves. We’re betting her ballroom know-how will come in handy when it’s time to dance with your dude.

Perf prezzie: Movie night with classics like Dirty Dancing and Step It Up. Yes!

 

Duke it out

It’s time to bust out the video games and see who’s gonna be crowned Wii Champ. From Just Dance to Wii Fit and Mario, anything goes. Don’t go easy on her—we bet Mom’s got some serious game.

Perf prezzie: A game—video, board, card or otherwise—that suits her interests…and a promise to play whenever she wants

 

Get competitive

Stage a mini-Olympics of your own with a slew of silly games, from HORSE to hoola-hooping to hop scotch. The more the merrier, so invite your buds and their moms, too, or get your sibs in on the fun.

Perf prezzie: A mother-daughter journal or scrapbook, so you can keep track of high scores…and the memories that go along with them

 

Take to the courts

Racquet sports big in your fam? Book some court time with your mama. Ask her for tips on how to snag a killer backhand, and when it comes to family fun, nab her as your doubles partner before your bro calls dibs!

Perf prezzie: A cute new cap or personalized racquet cover

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by Brittany Taylor | 2/1/2016
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