What about tennis classes?

Agility classes - such as those at Dynamite in Rockville. Constant movement and helps kids develop athletic skills. We did karate for several years and while it fits the bill in many respects, it is just not that much movement/exercise. Given his size, possibly a hockey ice skating class (MoCo rec dept offers these) to prep him for a rec ice hockey team

Cross-fit http://pcfkids.com/schedule/

My 9 DS takes tap at CenterBeing Studio in Lorton. It's a once a week class, so for a boy that is great. and it's by "session", not a whole year like a dance studio. They are all hippie/yoga into being "centered" and not competitive. Bonus I can take a class while he's in tap. So, for being new to dance, this is really working out for us.

He loves tap - it's constant motion and noise. Also, not a competition/winning thing going on. My DS also doesn't like team sports.

Anonymous wrote:Consider boxing. My kids have done it for years. They had a hard time following the steps in martial arts. The boxing classes were NOT about fighting and I have never seen such an intense upper and lower body workout. They did the same exercises they did in physical therapy but did more of it cheaper.

any in NoVa near Arlington? tks!

Consider boxing. My kids have done it for years. They had a hard time following the steps in martial arts. The boxing classes were NOT about fighting and I have never seen such an intense upper and lower body workout. They did the same exercises they did in physical therapy but did more of it cheaper.

video games - dance dance revolution, fit board, jungle safari - there are several fun x-box or kinnect or ps games that keep a body active. A jump rope challenge. A punching bag and boxing gloves. Bike shops have organized rides. Spring time maybe stand up paddle boarding? There is Skyzone - the trampoline park. Good luck! My family has been struggling to build activity into our days as well. We haven't found any magic pill to keep us to a routine - DARN! Good luck to you and your son! ... we eventually did a summer camp for overweight kids and there was a noticeable impact there. Again, good luck!

karate is better than doing nothing. you may also want to try yoga, dance, open gyms, hiking

Yes, that's a good idea. Not sure he would be too good at it - he's a pretty big kid.

might be too far but earth treks in rockville is the biggest climbing gym in the US and is AWESOME

Looking for ideas for my 10 year old son. He is just not that athletic, although he wishes he was. We've tried basketball and swimming, spent a long time on baseball (where he was decent). He plays flag football.
Any suggestions in Northern Virginia for some sports activities that are not ultra competitive? For example, he would love a bike riding group or a group that just works out. He's a little overweight so I would love something that keeps him moving. I know he could try karate, but would prefer something that is more exercise.
Any ideas for the winter? Spring?
If you happen to know of any groups like this or any personal trainers that are really good working with kids, would love to hear.
Thanks.