10 Best Kids’ Gym & Exercise Equipment Reviewed in 2024

Comfort

Everyone loves a good swing set, but this replacement will allow your child the same momentum-fueled fun, while also requiring them to work their upper body muscles in order to hang or climb. The bar and the separated triangular handles allow for different grips and thus work for different muscle groups. You can adjust how high or low it sits in comparison to the ground, so if you want to get a few pull-ups in when your child is finished, just lift it and attach a link closer to the apparatus, raising it from the ground.

Ease of Use

With the trapeze designed to hold up to 300 pounds, children of all ages can enjoy using it. Using it is easy as your child will simply need to grab the bar or the handles. With two different places to grab, this playground addition offers several different ways to play. Installing thetrapeze is just as easy as playing on it. While the bar does arrive fully assembled, you will need to purchase a set of swing hangers to attach it to your set.

Safety

The Trapeze bar snaps in where a swing would usually go and comes already assembled so you only need to hook it up to the hanging attachments. The Jungle Gym Kingdom has a whole array of play-structure styles, sizes, and apparatuses available if you’re in the market.

Comfort

Built-in bump absorbers reduce the amount of impact that your little one will experience while playing on this seesaw which actually makes it safer than the more traditional models that you tend to find at local parks. It also utilizes a single fulcrum to provide a smoother rocking motion and a safer swing. Ergonomic handlebars feature anti-slip padding to help little hands and fingers grip properly to prevent falls and stop callouses from forming regardless of how long they play. Encouraging play can help your child develop coordination, fine- and gross motor skills, as well as balance. Since this teeter-totter is designed for two-person use, it can also be a great way to encourage socialization and help build new friendships.

Ease of Use

Children of all ages can enjoy using this teeter-totter, as long as they have a friend to share it with. In order to get it moving, the child whose seat is on the ground must use their legs to push off. With the motion of the toy being controlled by the users, your child can go as fast or as slow as they want.

Safety

Made of top-quality steel and plastic materials, this teeter-totter has been designed to be durable and withstand the rigors and punishments from years of use. Elongated and cushioned seats, as well as padded-grip handles, help make this one of the most comfortable playground-style toys your little one will ever ride and is suitable for use both indoors and outside.

Comfort

The pogostick requires balance, which exercises bodily awareness and focus.  Flybar suggests that you can burn up to 600 calories in an hour while bouncing, making it a great way to get your child’s physical activity in for the day.  It is meant to be used outdoors on flat surfaces, encouraging children to get some fresh air and enjoy the view outside. Children using it will probably not even realize that they’re exercising while they play.

Ease of Use

It is meant to be useful even to beginners, comes in a variety of colors, and features a grip on its leg to allow bouncing on slippery surfaces. The wide and deep footpads allow for easier balancing since this is designed for first-timers. It is meant for children aged five to nine and can carry between 40 and 80 lbs.

Safety

The foam handles provide your child with a comfortable grip and will reduce the chances of their hands blistering. In fact, the metal frame is also coated with foam to protect your child’s body if it accidentally hits them. The textured foot pegs increase traction and stability, thus reducing the chances of your child slipping off.

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Any exercise that involves heavy jumping is great for the cardiovascular system. Studies show that cardio exercise helps improve energy levels and overall brain health, thus also advancing cognitive abilities. Jumping rope also involves some hand-eye coordination and focus, both of which are imperative developmental skills.

Ease of Use

If your child is a beginner, mastering the art of jump roping may take a bit of getting used to. However, we’re confident they will be a pro in no time. The rope is 7ft long but can be adjusted to better suit your child’s height. The cotton material gives the rope a lightweight feel, thus making it easy for younger children to turn the rope. Storing is just as easy as using it. The box it arrives in can be reused to keep the rope organized and one place. The small size of the box allows it to fit in a variety of drawers, bags, etc.

Safety

Being composed of recycled plastic and cotton this jump rope is great for the environment. In fact, with it being made from non-toxic materials it is perfectly safe for your child to use. The plastic handles will not hurt your body if they accidentally hit themselves. Jumping rope will allow your child to destress from the day while also improving their overall health.

Comfort

This scooter requires balance and hand-eye coordination to manipulate and navigate. Children will build motor skills and core strength while riding these handy platform-scooters. Depending on how your child decides to ride their new toy, different muscle groups (arms, back, and legs) will also be targeted.

Ease of Use

Honestly? It just looks fun. And it’s nice that it can be used indoors or outdoors, and is easy for children to tote along with them.

Safety

The design is simple, but effective in protecting children’s hands from runaway wheels.

Comfort

Let your little monkeys loose. When they play on the Space Dome, they develop balance, agility, confidence, and strength. Additionally, the allowance for other children to join them makes it a prime opportunity to build social skills. The fun colors and layout are creatively inspiring and allow for all sorts of adventures. Children will get a kick out of hanging inside and out with their friends.

Ease of Use

It’s easy to share and promotes the social side of being physically active. The warranty is nice as well, in the case by some unlucky turn of fate, your equipment is damaged or found unsatisfactory in the first two years.

Safety

The structure is built with high-quality rust and UV-resistant steel. It can hold up to 1000 lbs and is suitable for ages three to nine. Once set up, the dimension run at seven feet in circumference and forty-six inches in height. It can support up to approximately five children at once.

Comfort

The exercise activities are varied, allowing for different targeted muscle groups. Children will be prompted to perform either two, four, six, eight, ten or twelve repetitions of arm circles, toe touches, jumping jacks, push-ups, single-leg hops, and leg lifts.  This will work back and shoulders, abdomen, arms, quads and calves, and also provide a cardiovascular element.

Ease of Use

If you’re trying to entertain and keep a big group active, this is your ticket item. Kids can take turn rolling the dice or an adult can be in charge of that part. It can be played simply, or the group can come up with fun, creative ways to utilize the dice.

Safety

They’re foam and plastic so they won’t hurt anyone if they go flying. The product dimensions are 4” by 4” per die.

Comfort

Physical therapists use it to help clients float and exercise, so if one of your little ones is experiencing an injury but still begging for pool-time, this might be a wise investment.  It can be used around the neck to float and perform resistance exercises beneath the water, or you can turn over onto your stomach and utilize it as a kickboard to challenge your core and leg strength.

Ease of Use

This is great for water-shy kids as it allows them to acclimate to being in a pool without panicking about keeping their head above water the whole time. Once they’re more comfortable, they can try utilizing it as a kickboard as well, so they never truly outgrow its usefulness.

Safety

This is a winner if your child has any sort of trouble swimming. It will keep their head above water in case they panic when submerged.

Comfort

The bar is 31 inches long, thus the perfect size for children between the ages of three and eight. With the bar being plastic you don’t have to worry about it causing bruises while resting on your child’s shoulders.

Ease of Use

You can adjust the weight by filling the plates with either sand or water. With this toy you can introduce your child to weightlifting and the proper form needed for the exercise. The weights and the bar are designed with vibrant colors that will stimulate your child’s sensory awareness.

Safety

Once the weight plates are loaded onto the barbell add the lock collars. The lock collars will keep your child safe as they prevent the plates from rolling off. Grasping the bar will increase your child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Since the toy allows you to control the weight, you can be sure that lifting it is not putting a strain on your child’s body.

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Think & Learn toy is an initiative to help unite basic scholastic skills with physically engaging activities. Through Bluetooth, the Learn Smart Cycle allows your child to choose their preferred academic games. The system is meant to promote active learning and build the skills outlined by the Partnership for 21st Century (P21) learning.  So in addition to riding through various tracks and picking up letters and words (the difficulty of which increases as your child’s score and abilities grow), the activities are addressing the 4 C’s of P21: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.

Ease of Use

This is a great, innovative venture into hands-on learning, while also pumping your little one’s heart and legs as they cycle. You can choose from the basic games available in the original app, or purchase applications that star your child’s favorite Nickelodeon characters to keep them company while they pedal and learn.

Safety

It is suggested for ages three to six and can hold up to 75 lbs. It is perfectly safe for kids, although the little ones should have parent supervision while using this product.