Cool Family Fun
Staying active plays a major role in staying healty. Here are some ideas for exercise and family fun:
Set a good example. Be active and get your family to join you. Have fun together. Go for family walks after meal times. Play with the kids and/or pets. Set up a home gym or maybe join a health club together.
 Establish a routine. Schedule regular times for family activity throughout the week, whether it’s cycling, walking, swimming, jogging and /or working out. Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily; children 60 minutes everyday.
Move it! Limit recreational screen time (television, video games and computer) to less than 2 hours per day. Instead of sitting through TV commercials, get up and move. When talking on the phone, lift weights or walk around. Put on some music and dance.
Give fitness-oriented gifts. For birthdays, holidays and other special occasions, select gifts that encourage physical activity with your family member’s skills and interests in mind – active games, sporting equipment, sportswear and gym memberships are just a few good gift ideas.
Ideas to get Everyone Up and Moving!
 Head for the Hills – or at least around the block – with a fast-paced walk. Mix it up by having your child make different animal movements as you go. For example, hop like a bunny or gallop like a horse.
Set the Course – Create an obstacle course using everyday objects such as stacks of books to jump over, a chair to crawl under, etc.
Hoola Hoops, Jump Ropes, and Limbo – oh my! See whether parent or child can hop the longest, jump the fastest, or go the lowest.
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