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5 Reasons to Start a Family Fitness Program
So, the summer is fast approaching and the kids will be out of school in no time. Most parents are probably thinking about their summer plans and what they are going to do to to keep their kids active and busy instead of having them sit in front of some screen. Well, this is the perfect time to be the great role model that you are and start a family fitness rountine. It can be as simple as going for a walk on Saturday mornings, or bike riding around your neighborhood or swimming at the local rec pool. There are lots of reasons why a family fitness program is a great idea. According to Fit American Families, the culture of a healthy lifestyle starts at home and that usually means with the moms (or maybe the dads) taking the lead in getting the family moving. Here are 5 great reasons why you should start a family fitness program: #5: Encouraging support from one another Encouragement requires active communication between family members - both verbal and non-verbal. Cherish the moment when your son tells you that you did a great job hiking the 3 mile path. Or when your daughter applauds you for riding your bike 5 miles. #4: Grow together by learning a new sport or skill together Learning together reinforces your family bond and can allow the kids to be the teachers and the parents to be the students. Great opportunity for lots of conversaton and fun learning. #3 Create memories that your child will remember for a lifetime Spending time together allows familes to build memories that they can talk about for years to come. The time Dad fell when crossing the stream, or the time you all saw a woodpecker, pecking away on a tree or a herd of deer grazing in the grass. These are memories that your kids can laugh about for many years. #2: Being more active No one can argue the importance of keeping your family fit and healthy. With the growing epidemic of childhood obesity, it is really important to get the whole family moving at an early age so exercise becomes part of everyone's lifestyle. #1 Build strong family bonds Happy families have strong family bonds. Parents, as head of the families, are responsible for strengthening and protecting those bonds. Exercise time is a great way to spend quality time together as a family. Exercising allow for dedicated time, spent as a family, focused on improving health and wellness. There is no better lesson to teach your children than to enjoy exercise and make it a part of their daily lives. ...read more
By Aspen Hill Club May 12, 2013
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