The pace of many families appears
to be stuck in fast-forward. So many are busier than ever—but busy
doesn’t always mean active. Driving in a car, running errands, sitting
in meetings and in front of a computer doesn’t mean you are getting the
physical activity you need. Try some of these tips to get your family
moving, healthy and happy.
Get out in your own driveway.
Get out those jump ropes, hula-hoops and basketball. Play hopscotch.
Grab some chalk and draw a ladder on the driveway, then time yourselves
doing fast feet or single leg jumps along the rungs. Get a quick pick-up
game of hoops started, or play a game of four-square. Try to think of
it as active family playtime instead of workout time.
Find a path.
Whether it’s a track, trail or walking path, grab your gym shoes and
head out with the whole family. You can take a penny hike, where you
flip a coin at each corner of the block to determine which direction you
will head. Kids love finding out the mystery of which way you will go.
Of course, you will find your way home eventually, but you will be
participating in one of the easiest and most convenient exercise
around—walking.
Do active yard or housework together.
Involve your kids with housework, yard-work and gardening, but put your
whole body into it. Keep it fast-paced for the kids and concentrate on
using all of your muscle groups.
Plan a fitness vacation.
There are ton of great getaways that are more active than the
traditional sit on the beach vacation. Alternatives include walking
tours, rafting trips and skiing adventures. The opportunities are
endless.
If your kids are really young, get them
dancing. It’s fun and can get their heart (and yours) pumping. Be
creative and focus on fun to find lots of ways to get your whole family
active.
This Fit Tip was brought to you by Life Fitness on 9/18/12
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