The latest dietary guidelines for Americans recommend that children and teens be physically active for at least 60 minutes on most, if not all, days. So why not include your kids in your fitness efforts and make it a family affair?
Along with eating right, exercise can help the whole family maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent weight gain.
Trying to get in 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise on most days may seem like a lot. But you can do it, and doing it with the family can make it easier. You can:
Bike to the library together.
Go to your children's sports events and cheer for them. Have them come to yours and cheer for you.
Celebrate a birthday or anniversary with something active — a hike, a volleyball game, a Frisbee match.
Make a plan with your spouse or child to train together to walk or run a 5K race.
Besides the health benefits, an active lifestyle can be lots of fun. There are many other ways to get your family moving — just use your imagination!
Last updated: July 2006
Source: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The NHLBI does not recommend or endorse any company advertised on this site.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
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