Since the first Game Boy and Nintendo products hit the market, kids have been glued to their TV sets playing these games.  As a result, the only time kids actually exercise is during recess at school. Parents have been wrestling with this question for years: What to do when your kids don’t want to exercise. Here are a few tips to help you cope with this problem.

Set time limits on computer use. Tell your kids they are allowed one hour on the computer each day; including Saturday and Sunday.  Instruct them to follow these rules, or the computer will be disconnected.

Go biking with them, or take them to the park. Turn the walk into an interesting science or nature trip, and the kids will be more willing to go with you again. Schedule regular sessions of playtime where your kids are encouraged to be physically active by riding a tricycle, or pushing a toy baby carriage. You can assign chores, such as walking the dog or help with chores in the yard. Include a small payment in return. This teaches the child responsibility.  Purchase a basketball hoop; on weekends play a game with your kids. Or go to the park and teach your kids how to play baseball or football.

Sports are a good way to get kids interested in physical activity. However, not all kids are athletically proficient sports. If there is a school little league, don’t force your child to join. Take it once step at a time. Teach them how to play; take them to the games; eventually they may want to participate.

Most importantly, keep it fun. If you, as an adult, take pleasure in any form of exercise, your kids will follow suit; or they may come up with a new type of exercise. Be open to suggestions. Make it a family affair.

All above information is taking from http://www.kidsfitnesscentral.com