Family Fit Fun
Getting fit can seem like a never-ending struggle, but it’s vitally important to become healthier. This same principle applies when it comes to getting your entire family healthy! Well, it’s time to get started with some family fitness fun!
Getting your family fit…
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 in 3 children are physically active every day.
As well as this, less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day. This has led to growing obesity in the country, with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases saying that more than 1 in 3 adults are considered obese.
These alarming statistics show that something needs to be done…
Whole Family Health
Deciding on your goals will allow you to more easily choose a plan to help you make a change for your family. With children involved, this can be hard, as they’ll likely find traditional exercises you’d do in a gym boring, or inappropriate, depending on their age.
If you plan to diet, it’s important to think of it as a change in lifestyle, rather than restricting yourself from various foods. If your diet implies you’ll eventually go back to your old ways, which will do you no favors.
Involving the Whole Family in Fitness
So, you’ve decided you want to get healthier, and you’ve told the kids. You need to think of fun exercises for them to do, particularly ones that are fun for the whole family.
If it’s a rainy day, there are indoor activities that will get the kids moving subtly. Take air hockey, for instance. A good air hockey table for the kids will have them playing for hours, and bouncing around their end trying to take the win.
They won’t even realize they’re getting some exercise as they’re having so much fun.
Activities, like swimming, and cycling, are also excellent for families to take part in together. These are fun fitness activities the whole family is able to enjoy, as you can make a day of it with ease.
Cycling to the beach, or local swimming pool, will get everyone moving, and once you’ve arrived, you can have fun together. Swimming has many benefits for fitness, as it’s a full-body workout, with a lower impact on your joints than something like running.
Make It Fun
Above all else, when it comes to getting your entire family healthy, it’s all about making it fun. If it becomes mundane and more like a chore, no one will stick to it.
Get creative! For instance, you could also organize a family games night or even a mini Olympics with various events set up in your backyard. This simple example will keep everyone interested and competing with the healthy side of fitness!
It’s all about family fit fun!
Wrap-Up
As you strive to improve your health, make sure to bring along the ones you care for most – your family – on your journey. Together your entire family can achieve all the great benefits of being healthy!
If you put your mind to it, there are no limits to enjoying an active family lifestyle together.
