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5 Ways to Increase Your Family’s Fitness
5 EASY WAYS TO GET EVERYONE MOVING
GET FIT WITH YOUR FAMILY
M ay is National Physical know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone.
You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time.
Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your family’s day.
1. CREATE A WALKING RITUAL. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll. 2. HAVE A DANCE PARTY. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. 3. TURN CHORES INTO GAMES. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. 4. INCORPORATE SIMPLE EXERCISES INTO SCREEN TIME. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. 5. GET FIT IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.
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