How to Get Fit With Your Family
By Brandi Goodman
Too many people have spent their quarantine time bingeing TV shows shows and sitting inside. Now's the perfect opportunity to get up and get fit. You can work out both inside the home and out of it. There's plenty of options for fitness if you make an effort. Your whole family can get fit together and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Go For a Bike Ride
Bike riding provides some serious exercise. You work your core as you keep yourself balanced on the bike. You work your lower body as you pedal. You'll burn plenty of calories and get to enjoy a good workout all while having fun. A family bike ride provides an opportunity for everyone to get outside and exercise. It can be a great bonding time as well.
Play an Active Video Game
Maybe your kids are resistant to the idea of exercise. Encourage them with some video games that many teens enjoy. There are active video games that actually have you up and moving, such as Wii sports or dancing games on the PlayStation Move. Your kids will be more likely to want to give these a try, and you'll still be doing something with them that encourages physical activity.
Dance to Music
Dancing is a great exercise option as well. Turn up the music and get everyone into the living room for a dance party. You can laugh and have fun as you dance silly, creating a bonding time while you work out. Make sure to play a variety of songs, including some of your kids' favorites, so they're more likely to want to participate.
Let Them Choose
You don't have to be the one to pick the activity your family does. Let your kids choose what form of exercise they think will be fun. Allowing them to pick something for themselves and be involved in the process may make them more likely to want to do it. Exercise can seem like a major chore unless you're doing something you actually like. If you have multiple children, allow one child to pick today's activity and the next child to pick tomorrow's, and so on until every kid has gotten to do something they enjoy.
Get fit with your family by trying new things and changing up your routine. You don't want to choose the same activity every single day. Instead, continue to pick new activities that your family can enjoy together as you all work to get fit and be healthy.
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