Do you set aside
time to exercise as a family?
Is strong health and
wellness something you wish to achieve and maintain?
Doing it as a family
can be so much fun!
Many people struggle
to find the time to exercise during a full day of tasks. However, if you make
it a routine as a family like other things you do on a daily basis, it will be
easier to stick to.
We checked the
“Let’s Move” campaign created by First Lady Michelle Obama for some great tips
for the entire family to get moving, including:
- Setting goals that everyone can achieve together
- Scheduling your activity an advance
- Tracking your progress
- Staying flexible! If something comes up, reschedule the exercise instead of cancelling
- Sharing new ideas with neighbors, friends and family and ask them to join in the fun!
We know that
starting a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge, but it is so worth it in the
end. According to WebMD, “about three out of four children ages 5 to 10 get
less than one hour of physical activity daily.” By making a change to include
exercise as a family routine, it will help control weight, build lean muscle,
reduce fat, promote strong bone, muscle and joint development, and decrease the
risk of obesity.
If you already fit
exercise into your family’s routine, what are some tips you can offer parents
who find it a challenge to fit it in their schedule? We’d love for you to share
your thoughts in the comment section!
We hope this
information will help you become more aware of the amount of daily exercise
your child receives. At our Daycare in Ypsilanti, we’re dedicated to our
students’ health and well-being. We want to ensure the safety of our students
and their families.
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