# 5-Minute Fitness Animations Activate by The Body Coach is Designed to Get Kids Moving By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activate-by-the-body-coach References: [thebodycoach](https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/introducing-activate-my-brand-new-animation-for-kids/)  Activate by The Body Coach is a new series of high-energy, [five-minute animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement) made to get kids moving. Activate turns fitness trainer Joe Wicks into an animated avatar who helps kids get in motion alongside fun characters called Activators. This government-backed series is part of a new partnership to reach schools, kids and families across the country. Beyond being appealing for a flexible short format that lends itself to the classroom, home and beyond, Activate is stimulating and keeps Gen Alpha and Gen Z engaged with cbold colors, clear cues and visual feedback that makes the experience [feel gamified, fun and rewarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatone). The first Activate episode is now live on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast-lab-the-descent), and gets hearts pumping and kids squatting, jumping and smiling with the AstroBurp Challenge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 45% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamified Fitness Experiences:** The use of gamification in fitness animations offers new ways to engage children by transforming physical activity into rewarding, interactive experiences. - **Short-form Educational Content:** Micro-length fitness videos cater to the attention spans of younger audiences, making exercise a fun and accessible daily activity. - **Edu-tainment Collaborations:** Partnerships that merge education with entertainment are revolutionizing how children perceive fitness, combining learning with lively, captivating content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Digital Learning Platforms:** Digital platforms can incorporate animated fitness content to engage students, promoting active lifestyles alongside traditional education. - **Youth-focused Fitness Apps:** Mobile applications targeting children and teenagers offer unique opportunities to integrate animated characters that motivate and entertain users while they exercise. - **Edutainment Production:** Production companies that specialize in educational entertainment can expand their offerings by creating engaging fitness content aimed at younger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family Fitness-Friendly Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-fitness.md) - [Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-little-reminders.md) - [Parent-Friendly Workout Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercises-for-parents.md) - [Fitness Personality Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-motivator.md) - [Modern Aging Fitness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-camp.md) - [Youth Movement Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absurdly-good-games.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Simple Fitness Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearystronk.md) - [Gen Alpha Animated Toy Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast-lab-the-descent.md)