Fun Fitness @ Home

You don’t have to sign your kids up for every sport just so they’ll get enough physical fitness. Here are some ways you can keep your kids moving at home:

• Daily dose of fitness. Incorporate physical activity into the kid’s daily routine. From household chores to an after dinner walk, keep your family active every day. Establish a regular schedule for physical activity.

• Keep it fun. Allow enough time for free play. Kids can burn more calories when left to their own devices. Playing tag, skipping rope, and riding bikes around the neighborhood are some favorite childhood pastimes. Keep it fun so your child will come back for more.

• Keep stuff on hand. Having a variety of games and sports equipment on hand. It doesn’t have to be expensive - an assortment of balls, hula-hoops, and jump ropes can keep kids busy for hours.

• Join the fun. Be active together.  It’ll get you moving and kids love to play with their parents.

• Share the health. Embrace a healthier lifestyle yourself, so you’ll be a positive role model for your family.

• Turn off the TV, computer, etc. Limit time spent in sedentary activities, such as watching TV, surfing the net, and playing video games.