Did you know that more than half of all children in the US are not very active on a regular basis, and only 1 in 5 adults meet the physical activity recommendations?
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases. Physically inactive children are more likely to be overweight or obese, and are more likely to be overweight and obese adults. Children learn and copy the habits of their parents. If your parents read are more likely to read; if their parents eat healthy, they are more likely to eat healthy; and if their parents are physically active, they will be physically active.
The American Heart Association recommends that children and adults participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week. The benefits of this level of physical activity include improved academic performance, reducing stress levels, lower risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, and improved levels cholesterol, psychological well-being self esteem and self confidence.
Make physical activity a family event that allows the parent company to multi-task. You can get the exercise you need to ensure that their children get the exercise they need, and spend quality time together as a family. To make family fitness a success, make sure you select the appropriate age activities - keep it simple and fun for everyone. Make family fitness a family tradition that everyone looks forward to.
One of the easiest ways to exercise the family is to go for a walk together after dinner. You can use this time as a family to talk about their day. The US Surgeon General recommends that everyone walk or run 10,000 steps a day. Basic Pedometers are inexpensive. Many can be purchased for less than $ 10 to buy one for every member of your family. Encourage everyone to use the pedometer for a day and to compare the results. Ask the children to practice math skills to determine the distance of the family is the recommended 10,000 steps a day. As a family, discuss ways to increase the number of steps walked per day such as taking the stairs instead of elevators and escalators or parking further away from your destination.
Other ideas for increasing physical activity in family includes playing Frisbee or catch, which have a fun family game of football in the local park, hiking and biking. Indoor activities can include jogging in place or doing jumping jacks during commercials while watching TV or dancing in the living room on a favorite CD of his son.
Families receiving active together are happier and healthier. The key is just to get there, move and have fun!
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