Wanting some fun ideas for your family to get your daily exercise in? The weather is nice and your kids have a bunch of energy built up… why not use it and do some family activities!
- Sign your kid up for a local sport or swimming lessons. Whether it is little league or teaching your kid to swim on their own, they are both great activities to get your kid after and catch up with some school or neighbor friends that are on the same team.
- Schedule a night to go on a family walk, run, bike ride, or a family sports night.
- Go on a hike or walk through the park, and have your kids make a list of their 10 favorite things they saw on the walk.
- Invite some friends over and have a dance party. It helps their kids stay active with their friends!
- Can’t seem to get your kids away from the screen? Turn the commercial breaks into exercise opportunities by incorporating jumping jacks, sit-up, or a variety of exercises until the show comes back on.
- Do a walk/run race in your community. There are always plenty of 5K races in the community throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
- Work on a family garden. Your kids will love digging in the dirt and it gives your kids a chance to see where their food comes from. Plus, you can harvest the food you grow and your little ones might want to try what they grew! This is a great way to introduce new fruits and vegetables!
Just a few ideas to get the kids active throughout the summer!
Elizabeth Honner- SDSU dietetic student
http://www.parents.com/fun/sports/exercise/10-ways-to-exercise-as-a-family/
http://www.eatright.org/resource/fitness/exercise/family-activities/family-exercise-for-every-season
