Push-ups   The child starts in the elevated push-up position. The body must be perfectly straight, head facing forward. The child proceeds to lower to the down position by bending at the elbows. Once the chest touches the ground, without resting on the ground, the child then proceeds back up to the starting position. The child should not bounce off the floor in an effort to gain momentum to get back to the up position. A child may not have their knees touch the ground.  A child should be allowed to rest at any time.  Every two push-ups completed equal two points.

	Pull-ups and Chin-ups   The Family Fitness Challenge has a lot of room for flexibility.  Pull-ups or chin-ups were not mentioned on the directions page.  Feel free to add in your own exercises to the program.  Make sure they are safe exercises along with adult supervision. The child starts by hanging on the bar with arms fully extended, feet not touching ground. The hands must grab the bar.  A chin-up has the palms facing in (picture of female), while a pull-up has the palms facing out (picture of male). The child must pull their self up until the chin is slightly above the bar. Once this is accomplished, the child must then go back down to the starting position. The child may not push off any walls, nor swing their legs or arms in an effort to build momentum back up. For safety, the child may stop at any time by standing on the mat below the bar.  It is important to educate the child on the proper way to let go of the bar.  Adult supervision is recommended. Each successful pull-up or chin-up equal 2 points. Click Here for more examples of exercises.

	Curl-ups A curl-up is an exercise from the sit-up family.  The pictures above show a male and female performing a sit-up.  It is recommended that children do curl-ups.  A curl-up is a sit-up with the arms crossed in front. The child starts by laying on the mat, knees bent, and arms crossed in front. The child raises up and forwards until their chest touches their raised (bent) knees. Once this occurs, the child must then go back to the starting position. A child may have a partner hold their feet in place if they would like.  A child can rest at any time. Two curl-ups equal two points.