Upgrade your backyard pool and summer fun with outdoor games, reusable water balloons and more

As we head into the middle of summer, it's the perfect time to kick up fun in your own backyard or pool!

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Fitness expert and "GMA" contributor Jess Sims has plenty of suggestions on how to do just that while getting some fun movement in, as well.

Reusable water balloons, for example, are a great way to encourage active play while staying cool, while backyard bowling offers a fun, low-impact workout and bonding experience for the whole family.

To shop these ideas and more for upgrading your good times outside this year, keep scrolling.

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Reusable water balloons

Pool floats

Backyard bowling

Foam table

Inflatable sprinkler