School-aged kids should be getting at least an hour of exercise each day, which can feel impossible to achieve in lockdown. This gear will help them get moving.
When the pandemic first hit, free weights, tension bands and Peloton bikes quickly became hot commodities—and for good reason. It didn’t take a team of experts to prove that keeping active (especially when you’re in lockdown) is not only good for your body, but also your mental health. Over the summer, the focus turned to kids with trampolines, bikes and other outdoor gear being cleared off store shelves. But with the long Canadian winter stretching out before parents, it’s getting harder to get the kids to go outdoors to be active.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite active toys—in a range of different price points—for getting your little one’s blood pumping indoors.
$25 and under
Frozen II Bop Bag
![box for kids punching bag](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-frozen-bop-bag.jpg)
Photo: Toys”R”Us
$10, toysrus.ca
Goofy Foot Light-Up Hoop
![different sized coloured hula hoops](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-hula-hoopuntitled.jpg)
Photo: Canadian Tire
$10, canadiantire.ca
Paw Patrol Hopper
![paw patrol bouncer](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-paw-patrol-hopper.jpg)
Photo: Toys”R”Us
$15, toysrus.ca
Ollyball 12″ Indoor Ball
![indoor ball with box](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-ollyball.jpg)
Photo: Mastermind
$20, mastermindtoys.com
Busa Play tunnel
![kids play tunnel](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-ikea-tunnel.jpg)
Photo: Ikea
$20, ikea.com
Lustigt tag game with vest and balls
![two girls playing tag game](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-ikea-tag-game.jpg)
Photo: Ikea
$25, ikea.com
$50 and under
Fantasy Hoppers Inflatable Bouncing Unicorn Pink
![unicorn shaped bouncer](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-farm-hoppers.jpg)
Photo: Well.ca
$30, well.ca
Printed-design Cotton Rug
![rug with hopscotch design](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-hopscotch-rug.jpg)
Photo: H&M
$30, hm.com
Electronic Fun Boxing Set
![kids inflatable punching bag](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-electronic-boxing.jpg)
Photo: Mastermind Toys
$35, mastermindtoys.com
Playskool Sit ‘n Spin Classic Spinning Activity Toy
![green spinning toy for toddlers](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-playskool-spinner.jpg)
Photo: Amazon
$45, amazon.ca
Plufsig Folding gym mat
![pink gym mat for kids](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-ikea-gym-mat.jpg)
Photo: Ikea
$50, ikea.com
VTech Count & Win Sports Center
![electronic sports centre](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TodaysParent_ToyGuide_BabyToddler_VtechSportsCenter.jpg)
Photo: Vtech
$50, toysrus.ca
$100 and under
Playzone-Fit Tri-Flyer
![kids glider toy](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-tri-flyer.jpg)
Photo: Mastermind Toys
$55, mastermindtoys.com
Little Tikes Pogo-It
![Kid on pogo-it ball bouncer](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-pogo-it.jpg)
Photo: Canadian Tire
$60, canadiantire.ca
Wooden disc swing
![young girl on swing in house](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-simons-swing.jpg)
Photo: Simons
$65, simons.ca
Hockey sticks (set of 2)
![hockey sticks with knit balls](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-hockey-sticks.jpg)
Photo: Simons
$68, simons.ca
Little Tikes – Easy Store 3 ft Trampoline
![kids trampoline with support bar](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-trampoline.jpg)
Photo: Toys”R”Us
$70, toysrus.ca
$100 or more
KidBoard Balance Board Classic
![](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TP_ToyGuide_Preschooler_balance-board.jpg)
Photo: Kidboard Balance Board
$125, hsktkids.ca
Pikler Triangle
![girl sliding down wooden indoor play structure](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-pikler-triangle.jpg)
Photo: The Montessori Room/Facebook
From $299, themontessoriroom.com
Little Tikes Splash ‘n Spray Bouncer indoor/outdoor
![indoor bouncy castle](https://www.todaysparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/how-to-create-the-ultimate-home-gym-for-your-kid-little-tikes-bouncer.jpg)
Photo: Little Tikes
$380, indigo.ca
Cushy Couch
Photo: Cushy Couch/Facebook
$399, cushycouch.ca