FAMILY HEALTH & Fitness Physical activity is an important part of being healthy at any age. If you have kids who are often glued to a screen, encouraging everyone to get moving may feel like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it can be a lot of fun. Planning active family activities can encourage healthier habits in kids while helping to build lasting memories. Family fun days that include physical activity are a great way to spend quality time together, get some exercise and show kids how much fun it can be to be active. Here are 6 ideas to get your whole crew moving. Organize a backyard Olympics. You don’t need fancy equipment to set up your own Olympic-style games. Use household items like jump ropes, hula hoops or water bottles as cones. Let each family member plan a silly or sporty event and come up with the rules and prizes together. It’s a great way to get everyone’s heart rate up while having some good laughs.
Take a family bike ride. Biking is a fun way to explore your neighborhood or nearby trails. It’s gentle on joints and great for building endurance. Pack a healthy snack, stop at a local park or playground and make it a mini adventure. Just remember to wear helmets and follow bike safety rules. Plan a family outing. There are lots of places you can all go as a family to have fun and be active, depending on the age levels of your kids. Some ideas include visiting a trampoline park, going bowling, enjoying a session at the local roller or ice skating rink, or trying indoor rock climbing. Let kids take turns picking their favorite activities.
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