The Armchair Workout

STRONG MOVES. STRONGER YOU. ONE ARMCHAIR. ELEVEN LEVELS. A LIFETIME OF VICTORY.

What if the time kids spend glued to a screen could become the very thing that gets them moving?

The Armchair Workout (For Those Too Glued to the Screen) turns every loading screen, level-up, and boss battle into a chance to squat, plank, stretch, and jump. Told in playful rhyming verse, this cleverly gamified picture book follows a boy and his loyal beagle sidekick - Player 2! - as they power through eleven "levels" of kid-friendly exercises, all done right at home with nothing more than an armchair, a little space, and a lot of heart.

From Air Squats and Floor Planks to Couch Push-Ups, Triceps Dips, Toe Touches, Air Bicycle Kicks, Couch Lunges, Arm Reaches, and Mini-Jumps, every movement is illustrated step by step with clear, easy-to-follow visual guides - no equipment, no gym, no excuses. Each completed level earns XP, stars, and something no video game can award: real strength, real focus, and real confidence.

Written for gamers, screen-lovers, and reluctant movers ages 4-10, The Armchair Workout never lectures kids about screen time. Instead, it speaks their language - levels, points, and victories - to show them that their own body is the most powerful controller they'll ever hold. By the final page, young readers won't just have beaten the game. They'll have built the habits of a healthier, happier life: move better, think stronger, live victorious.

Perfect for:

Kids who love video games (and parents who wish they'd move more)

Rainy-day and indoor-recess activities at home or school

PE teachers, occupational therapists, and counselors introducing movement breaks

Family exercise time - grown-ups can play along on their own armchair!

Lu & Matt, sparked by the boundless energy and creative vision of Guy, believe gaming and growing strong can share the same room. Their mission with The Armchair Workout is simple: help every reader discover that when you pause, move, and win, real life becomes the greatest game of all.

Part of the Fun with Learning children's program - alongside Run, Jump, Climb, Crawl!, Hips First, Paddy Periwinkle, Birds That Prey Together Stay Together, and Antonio Ant...The Ant Who Never Says Can't. Discover more at buythisbook.store.

You're not just playing the game... YOU'RE BUILDING A BETTER LIFE!