Halloween is often associated with candy, but the holiday can include plenty of opportunities to stay active, too! Halloween celebrations often involve movement, and there are plenty of easy ways to add even more physical activity to the festivities. Whether you’re escorting little ghosts and goblins around the neighborhood or welcoming visitors at home, these simple tricks can help you make a little extra movement part of the holiday fun!
Before trick-or-treating…
- Get in the spirit of evening—dance to your favorite Halloween-themed songs! Classic songs like the Monster Mash or Ghostbusters theme song are great options!
- Spend a few minutes warming up before you go outside. Warming up before you do any sort of physical activity is always a good idea to prep your muscles. If you know you and your kiddos will be out for a while, get the whole family moving for a few minutes before you leave.
While waiting for trick-or-treaters…
- Similar to the above, play some Halloween music and dance while waiting for the doorbell to ring. Not only will this get you moving and having fun, but it’ll also make the trick-or-treaters smile.
- Try these Halloween-themed moves in between doorbell rings:
- Monster walk – This is a good warm-up activity! Click here to learn how to do it.
- Spider lunge – Get your whole body moving with this unique way to perform lunges. Learn how to do them here.
- Creepy crawler – Work out your upper body with this exercise.
- Don’t sit down. Avoid the temptation of watching TV or sitting down while waiting for trick-or-treaters. Stay up and moving around your house!
While out trick-or-treating…
- Walk all the way up to a house with your child rather than stopping at the sidewalk or end of the driveway and watching them go to the door. This is not only a fitness tip, but also a great Halloween safety tip!
- Pick up the pace. Walk at a slightly faster pace than you normally would.
- Load ’em up. If you have a wagon designed for carting your kids around, bring it with you, even if your kids are adamant about walking. They will probably end up wanting a break at some point, and then you’ll get to use your muscles.
As always, be sure to consult with your doctor before starting any new exercises.
