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Getting children to be responsible for pets is a great way to boost activity without them realising.

“If you have a family dog, incorporate a daily walk into your child’s routine,” says David Wiener, training specialist at Freeletics ( freeletics.com).

You could also give a little extra pocket money for walking the dog.

This will reward your child for being active and instil a sense of responsibility.

“You don’t have to have a dog to get your kids active,” says David.

“Encouraging them to play or help look after any pet, be it a cat, a hamster or even a fish, can help them be active.”