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!
Fit in fun on Friday!
While mom and dad may be tempted to leave the kids at home or in the gym daycare during workouts, family fitness can bring families closer together while reinforcing the importance of exercise.
Fall is the season for charity walk-a-thons, a great activity for the entire family. Community walk-a-thons are a great opoprtunity to participate for a good cause. Strollers and young walkers are usually welcome. For families with older children or grandchildren, more competitive 3K or 5K events are also available. Check out your local charities for upcoming events and get the whole family involved in exercising for a cause!
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