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FOR ALL AGES
If you're on the hunt for virtual sports and fitness classes for your kids, you're in luck. Loads of expert athletes and coaches are offering their skills to families for free during lockdown in the form of live, online PE classes, which means your children can keep active even without their regular school PE lessons. From family-friendly workouts and football training to calming yoga sessions, martial arts and dance practice, there are so many ways to keep moving at home. Check out our class guide below.
When is it? 10am, every Wednesday
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 18 months - 5 years
Join Coach Marnie from Sporty Minis for a super kid-friendly virtual morning workout. The main aim is to get your pre-schoolers ready for the day and excited to do exercise. Let's go!
When is it? Monday to Friday
2-5 years: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am
5-7 years: Tuesday and Thursday, 4pm
8-13 years: Monday and Wednesday, 4pm
13+ years: Tuesday and Thursday, 5pm
Where is it? YouTube, Facebook and Instagram
Join expert ballerina and dance teacher Sarah Du-Feu for a 30-minute ballet lesson. It takes the format of a regular dance class, starting with a warmup and followed by imaginative role-play and fun exercises while you dance.
When is it? 6pm and 5.30pm, every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Youngsters and beginners: Friday, 5.30pm
Intermediate: Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 5+ years
Joined by his two glamorous assistants (his two young sons), football coach Robert is here to explain the tips and tricks to help you master the art of football. You'll do a range of drills, exercises and learn a few clever techniques.
When is it? 8.30am, Monday to Friday
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 2-11 years
Join Magical Mornings for a quick 15-minute routine to start your day with a positive mindset. You can expect yoga exercises, meditation, positive affirmations and lots of gratitude talk. It's the perfect way to start your day!
When is it? 10.30am, every Tuesday
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 8+ years
Known often as the 'gentle' martial art because of its stress-relieving qualities, Tai Chi is perfect for beginners. With Studio Kowloon's free weekly sessions you'll learn basic forms and steps, and by the end of lockdown you'll be well on your way to becoming a pro.
When is it? 9am, Monday to Friday
Where is it? YouTube
Suitable for: 3+ years
Now famously known as the nation's PE teacher, kickstart your day with Joe Wicks (AKA The Body Coach)'s brilliant live family workouts on his YouTube channel. You'll feel energised and ready to face the day!
If you've missed any past live streams but still want to keep your fitness levels up, you can always find them on his channel afterwards.
When is it? 3pm, every Wednesday
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 6+ years
If you've got any movers and grooves in the family, ZKT Dance Academy is offering free 45-minute lessons, where you'll learn a super cool street dance every week to one of your favourite pop songs.
When is it? 10.30am, every Saturday
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 2-7 years
With Little Kickers' weekly live stream, pre-schoolers and KS1 kids can practise the basic skills of football and get involved with games both with and without a football. It's footie fun for everyone involved!
When is it? 11am and 3pm, Tuesday and Thursday (times sometimes change)
Where is it? YouTube
Suitable for: 4-8 years
Head to YogaBeez for breathing, mindfulness and yoga practice for your littlest humans. If you're looking to relax, it's a super calming break during the day. Click the bell icon on their channel so that you can be notified when they go live.
When is it? 11.30am, Monday to Sunday
Where is it? YouTube
Suitable for: 3+ years
Bring some sparkle to your lockdown with Oti Mabuse's free half-hour dance live streams. Each day has a different theme - so far there's been The Lion King, Tangled and even Minions. You'll be a Strictly pro in no time!
When is it? 9am, Monday to Friday
Where is it? Facebook
Suitable for: 10+ years
Join personal trainer David Boost and his wife and daughters in a family-friendly workout with your older kids. All you need is space to work out and plenty of energy. If you want to do even more aerobic and HIIT exercises, click here for inspiration. Let's get fit!
Georgia is originally from Essex but moved to Switzerland as a child, attending an international school and igniting her love for experiencing the world and its cultures. She later moved back to the UK to study French with Film Studies at King’s College London. She took a break to enjoy a patisserie-filled year abroad in Paris. Shortly after graduating, she started as an intern at Kidadl in a small team of five, progressing with the company as it grew, to where she sits now as Digital Content Manager. Since returning to the UK permanently, she has been known to take ideas from Kidadl for things to see and do close to home and make the most of London’s incredible travel connections to explore further afield.
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Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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