Fit in fun Friday: Making exercise a daily habit for families
Take time this weekend to evaluate your family’s fitness goals. Creating a routine that works for the entire family is the best way to stick to your exercise goals and improve your health.
Here are a few suggestions to make exercise a part of your family’s routine:
- Plan to exercise at a certain time every day, so it becomes part of your schedule.
- Write up and sign a contract, where you agree to exercise.
- Mark your family calendar with a daily appointment for exercise.
- Keep a diary of all of your exercises. Log everything you do, and your progress.
- If you need support, have your doctor write out an exercise prescription, including how much exercise you should do and how often.
- Try joining a health club or gym. Paying a membership fee may prompt you to get your money’s worth and go more frequently. Many gyms offer family memberships. If you have children, find a gym that provides daycare for young ones or offers fitness programs for older children.
By getting the entire family involved, you can support one another and make fitness more fun!