As a kid, I was way more likely to do what the grownups around me did than I was to listen to what they said. Now that I’m an adult with kids of my own, I keep in mind that I need to model behavior I want them to emulate. That’s why, at our house, we prioritize fitness. My husband and I want our kids to know that staying active is a huge part of staying healthy, so we are always on the lookout for ways to be active as a family, whether that’s going for a walk, playing a sport, or hitting the gym. With that in mind, I put together this list of 10 places to exercise with your kids in Austin. Whether you’re looking for a mommy-and-me-style class or a place to get a serious sweat in with your kids, this list will have something for you!
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10 Places to Exercise with Your Kids in Austin
Outdoors
Located in South Austin, this park is great to walk or jog with your kids on the paved walkway. It’s exactly one mile long so it’s easy to keep track of your distance. Plus, there are exercise stations along the way if you want to add a little strength training challenge to your routine.
Take your kids here and challenge them to a game of tennis at the open courts, but make sure to get there early because it’s first come, first served (pun intended!)
Group Fitness
Morning Zumba at Infusion Dance
If you’re looking for a family-friendly dance fitness class, check out Zumba at Infusion Dance in Pflugerville. The routines are easy to follow for kids 8+ that’s kid-friendly (ages 8+), check out the Zumba class at Infusion Dance. It’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am and it’s taught by yours truly 🙂
If you like playing sports to get your cardio in, Sportball offers parent and child (2-3 years old) programs for soccer, multi-sport and t-ball. After the age of 3, kids participate in the program on their own while parents wait outside.
Capital GymnasticsSign your little one up for Baby Explorer or Parent/Tot classes. You won’t get a traditional workout but you’ll definitely work up a sweat chasing your mini me around.
These group exercise classes are designed with moms of tiny humans in mind. They offer strength, cardio and core workouts that can be done with kids in tow and have multiple locations like Southwest Austin, Cedar Park/Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock/Georgetown
This is a group exercise class where you can workout alongside your little one. It’s led by a certified personal trainer (and mama of 5!) Reach out via the Contact page for information about class dates and times.
This yoga studio offers Family yoga classes that are suitable for kids of all ages, from crawlers to tweens and teens. Mommy & Me-style classes are available for toddler-aged kids and younger.. If your kids are older, they can take kid-specific classes that are at the same time as the adult classes.
Traditional Gyms
If your kids are older and you want them to get in a good workout while you get your sweat on, this is the place for you. You won’t be working out together BUT you and your kids will get in a good sweat sesh.
This gym allows kids 12+ to work out alongside their parents. You must sign a membership agreement for them or you can pay at the front desk for a day pass. Locations offer traditional workout equipment and machines, plus group fitness classes like cycle, Les Mills, and Zumba.
Let me know which places you decide to try out! And if you find some other good ones, send them my way!
