{"id":69682,"date":"2026-01-12T19:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=69682"},"modified":"2026-01-12T19:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:01:52","slug":"shows-that-get-kids-moving-inspire-active-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/shows-that-get-kids-moving-inspire-active-play\/","title":{"rendered":"9 fun shows that get kids moving and inspire active play"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children ages 3 through 5 years need to be active<\/a> throughout the day, while youth ages 6 through 17 need to be moving for 60 minutes every day.<\/p>

To help kids meet the daily recommended amount of movement, it is good to keep in mind that physical activity doesn’t have to be limited to sports. As a mother of an active 8-year-old, I’ve been surprised by how effective certain shows have been in inspiring my child to get moving.<\/p>

Much like “Legends of the Hidden Temple” and “Double Dare” of the 80s and 90s, there are plenty of shows today demonstrating fun ways for kids to get their bodies moving. Here are nine example shows, along with ideas on how to incorporate physical activity after viewing.<\/p>

1. “Floor Is Lava”<\/h2>