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Adam Rothwell

My Name is Adam Rothwell and I am an experienced children's fitness coach. I have a masters degree in physical education and I am a qualified teacher. I have spent many years teaching children so also have a lot of experience of children's exercise and play equipment which is why I enjoy writing about fun activities and equipment children can use and sharing my own personal experiences. The Justifying Fun team is made up of experts in gymnastics, spots & fitness and children's toys. We have vast experience and qualifications related to these subjects areas. Posts written by Justifying fun are a team effort. Team members have the following relevant experience: - Professional gymnastics coaching experience. - Masters degree in sports psychology & physiotherapy. - Toy design experience. - Competitive sportsperson. - Extensive knowledge of outdoor recreation.

play kitchens

Best play kitchens with lights, sounds & running water

Play kitchens have been around for years and they are one of the most exciting ways for children to use their imagination. Nowadays not only can you have an exciting play kitchen, but you can have a play kitchen with lights, sounds and running water. Children can even learn to wash-up in a real working sink. […]

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pikler triangle alternatives

3 Pikler Triangle alternatives | Affordable Exciting choices !

We recently looked at Pikler triangles and found our 3 favourite products in this Pikler triangle review. Pikler triangles have a lot of benefits but they aren’t perfect for every toddler which is why we want to show you some alternatives. In this article we take a look at the best pikler triangle alternatives including

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used pikler triangle

Where to buy a second hand pikler triangle | How to choose & Recommendations

We know that some pikler triangles can to be very expensive and it’s always nice to find a bargain price. Luckily there are a lot of cheaper new options available for under $100 so it’s well worth taking a look at those first to see if any are on sale before you buy a used

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backyard discovery review

Backyard discovery review | Will your kids love these playsets?

Backyard discovery are a popular play set and playhouse manufacturer who claim to be the number 1 wooden playhouse manufacturer in the US. You’ll usually see this kind of Cedar Wood play set sold at your local garden centre for a very high price. What’s different and exciting about brands like Backyard Discovery is that

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backyard adventures playset review

Backyard adventures playset review | Will your kids love these beautiful playsets?

Backyard adventure playsets are large wooden playsets that can be constructed in your backyard. These wooden swing sets are built using heavy duty cedar wood and often have monkey bars, slides, a rock wall and a range of other fun kids play equipment options. If you decide to buy a backyard adventures playset somebody will

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slackers ninja line review

Slackers Ninja line review | Kids love it !

In our review of the best backyard obstacle courses we rated the slackers extreme Ninja line as our favourite after considering a lot of other options. There is a lot of competition in the backyard obstacle course world and slackers have created a range of outdoor adventure products that use a slack line in one

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gymnastics level 4

Level 4 Gymnastics Requirements & Skills | 2023

Level 4 gymnastics Requirements are compulsory and usually level 4 gymnastics skills are the first competitive skills a gymnasts will compete with at a gymnastics meet. In most US states level 4 is the most competitive level in gymnastics with the most competitors at each gymnastics meet. A lot of gymnasts find level 4 tough,

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monkey bars for backyard

Monkey bars for backyard – Which do you like best?

Summer is coming and it’s time to find some exciting monkey bars for your backyard. There are many different types of monkey bars you can place in your backyard but I want to show you the two backyard monkey bar products that I love the most. First I’m going to show you the Lifetime Geometric

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outdoor balance toys

Best Outdoor balance toys | Which is best for your kids ?

Children love to balance on outdoor balance toys in the backyard. Balancing helps children to improve coordination, learn to find their centre of gravity and most importantly balance toys offer a fun challenge. When I was younger I used to balance on sticks and small rocks, there were no balance toys, balance bikes or slack

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breakfast advice for gymnasts

What Do Gymnasts Eat For Breakfast ( Nutrition For Gymnasts)

Even though you may be nervous before a big gymnastics competition, it’s still important to eat breakfast. If a gymnast doesn’t eat a healthy breakfast, then they won’t be in their best shape to compete. Those morning nutrients play a crucial role in a gymnasts energy, balance, endurance, concentration and can even help prevent injuries.

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gorilla vs rainbow playsets

Gorilla vs Rainbow Playsets | 2023 Playset Review

Let’s take a look at Gorilla vs Rainbow playsets and review some of their amazing playsets. These companies create some of the biggest and most exciting adventure playgrounds for your children to play on in the back yard. Seeing your children play on these massive structures will make you wish you were a child again.

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Backyard discovery vs Kidkraft

Kidkraft vs Backyard Discovery | Playhouse & swing set comparison

Let’s take a look at the differences between Kidkraft and Backyard discovery. I want to show you both brands play sets, playhouses and swing sets and help you choose which brands play equipment your kids will enjoy playing on the most. First let’s take a look at the two brands and then below these summaries

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3 Must learn Stall bar exercises – Effective stall bar workout

Stall bars are often found in gymnasiums or in a home gym where the rungs are used to workout using lots of different exercises. You can also use the different height bars to perform a whole range of body and leg stretches with the bars there to support you practising deeper stretches. You can use

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kids workout equipment

Best Kids exercise equipment | Toddler toy workout equipment

We all love to workout once we are old enough to join a gym and safely use fitness equipment. Toddlers are way too young to start working out properly, but pretend play is a lot of fun for kids and I’ve found some fun kids workout equipment for toddlers that gives kids exercise on some

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montessori balance board

Montessori Balance Board ( Wobble board for kids 2021 )

Montessori balance boards are the perfect physical and educational development toy for toddlers. Before I show you some amazing Montessori Waldorf balance boards ( wobble boards ) let me quickly introduce you to the Montessori method of learning so you can understand why these balance boards are so loved. Montessori method & balance board benefits

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back handspring training

Best back handspring trainer | Gymnastics equipment to help with back handsprings

Learning the back handspring can take a lot of practice and also requires some confidence in your ability to flip backwards over your body. In order to master the back handspring you need to do plenty of stretching to make sure your wrists, shoulders and ankles are flexible and warmed up enough to take the

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obstacle-course-ideas

Fun Obstacle Course Ideas ( Indoor & outdoor equipment)

I recently wrote about some exciting slack line obstacle courses and decided I wanted to share some more fun obstacle course ideas with you. I love going on outdoor adventures so finding exciting ideas for obstacle courses in your backyard, park and off the beaten track in forests and woodland, was easy. Finding ideas for

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