Fun Alternatives to Screen Time: Move Together Instead
Screens have a way of taking over family time. Phones, tablets, games, and endless streaming—before you know it, hours have passed and nobody’s moved. For parents, the question isn’t just “how do I limit screen time?” It’s “what can we do instead that keeps everyone active and connected?”
The answer isn’t another lecture or another app. It’s giving your family something fun to do together that feels better than sitting still. That’s where HupSix fits in.
The best alternative to screen time for families is activities that feel fun and rewarding. HupSix replaces idle screen time with 30-minute workouts that keep parents and kids moving together in unison to music.
Why Screen Time Wins (and How to Compete)
Let’s be honest: screens are entertaining, stimulating, and always available. Exercise often feels like the opposite—boring, repetitive, or “something you should do” instead of something you want to do.
The way to beat screen time is to make moving just as engaging. Families need activities that feel fun, fast, and rewarding—something that pulls everyone in without nagging.
Why HupSix Works as a Screen-Time Alternative
HupSix isn’t random activity—it’s structured in a way that families actually enjoy and stick with:
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Quick and effective: A full workout in 30 minutes. Short enough for kids to stay engaged, but built to deliver real cardio for parents.
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Team-style connection: Everyone moves together in sync. Holding the handles keeps focus, and the “Hup” command creates that team energy no solo machine can match.
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Mix fun with fitness: Each round introduces a new challenge, with timing clicks and music driving the pace. That combination makes learning faster and movement more engaging.
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Make it a habit: Just like brushing your teeth, daily cardio should be non-negotiable. HupSix builds that consistency while improving coordination, agility, and reaction time.
Instead of trying to convince kids that cardio is “good for them,” HupSix makes it feel like something they want to do. That’s how you compete with screens.
How HupSix Makes It Stick
HupSix turns “family workout time” into something that feels like play. The workouts are:
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Compact & easy to set up: About the size of a yoga mat in use and a handbag when stored. No bulky machines taking over the room.
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Instructor-led: Certified trainers guide each session so nobody has to guess what to do.
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Music-driven: Original rock tracks keep the pace high and make every round feel like fun.
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Side by side: Pre-teens and teens can join in, while younger kids benefit just by watching. Everyone sees cardio modeled as a normal part of daily life.
The name Hup comes from the command to move in unison. With HupSix, the family trains together, in sync. That team-like connection makes it motivating in a way screens can’t match.
The Long-Term Payoff
Cardio isn’t just exercise—it’s the most proven way to improve health and extend life. For over 55 years, research has shown that regular cardio reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and even certain cancers. It’s also been proven to add up to 8.9 healthy years to life.
Replacing even a small amount of screen time with cardio sets your family up for better health, improved focus, more energy, stable moods, and stronger habits in the future.
A Family’s Take
“HupSix is so much fun. And surprisingly, it really gets my heart pumping. My girls love it, too! The instructor is so thorough and super easy to follow her instructions! I could not be happier with my purchase!!!” - Stacy.
Parents feel it, kids love it, and everyone gets moving together. That’s the kind of alternative to screen time families have been looking for.
Try It Together
Try it as a family. If you don’t agree it’s fun, challenging, and effective, send it back for a full refund. HupSix also comes with a 12-month prorated return policy—because the last thing you need is another piece of fitness gear gathering dust.
Need help getting started? We offer 1-on-1 support. You can even send us a video of your workout and get personalized coaching.
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