Kids need to stay active and one of the best ways to get them active is to introduce them to fun sports activities that will get their hearts pumping and them enjoying themselves at the same time. I think one of the best activities is skiing, as it gets everyone out in the fresh air and it is an activity that both parents and children can do together. At one time skiing was perceived as an expensive sport as you would need to fly to Europe or North America in order to find the perfect piste, including hotel accommodation, all the equipment and clothing, however there are now several indoor ski and snowboard centers in the UK where the whole family can go skiing for a day at a reasonable price. You can hire all the protective clothing plus skis and snowboards for a small price which allows the children to experience life on the piste with out having to go on an expensive holiday abroad. Several of the ski centers also use real snow which the children will love playing in and they also have specific activities for smaller children such as tubing and the lunge.