Family Fitness Plan: How To Keep Your Family Active
We all know that it is important to be physically active, that regular exercise improves overall health and helps to reduce risks for common health problems, and yet most of us are not fit; many of us, together with our families, are far too sedentary.
Fitness and nutrition are hard enough to master as an individual, add into the mix picky kids, extracurricular activities and late nights pulling overtime, and you've got yourself a recipe for disaster! How are busy families supposed to get fit and stay healthy?
Step 1 – Call a Family Meeting
If this is going to be a family affair, everyone should be involved and invested from the beginning.
Step 2 – Be Active Together Every Day…or at Least as Much as Possible
Aim to be active together for at least 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Make a list of fun ways to exercise together, and stick to the routine.
Step 3 – Plan Meals Together
Fitness is important, but without proper nutrition, your efforts are not as effective as they could be. Extend family fitness time into family meal time.
Step 4 – Make and Keep Family Goals
Setting specific and achievable goals is so important to making positive changes. Ask your family what goals they may have and then set some together.