The key to lifetime fitness is simple. Find physical
activities that you enjoy and do them regularly. If you enjoy activity, you
won’t dread and avoid finding time to exercise. Different people enjoy
different activities, so the real key is to find a variety of activities that
bring a smile to your face and a bounce to your feet.
Here are 12 joyful ways to make fitness an everyday
activity for your family.
1. Greet the day with a stretch
Early morning activity can energize your day. Even a few
gentle stretches can make a big difference.
2. Walk a dog or several dogs
New research shows that both dogs and their people lost
weight and gained fitness with daily walks.
3. Play with a child
Kids naturally love to move their bodies, so moving with
them is bound to be fun – indoors or out.
4. Balance your day with yoga
Studies show that yoga is good for your body and even better
for stress reduction and relaxation.
5. Splash in a pool
If moving around on land is hard on your joints, a water
aerobics class or lap swim can be a real pleasure.
6. Toss a ball with friends
A pickup game of basketball at the gym? An evening volleyball
league? Or just a soft foam ball with a child?
7. Do it to music
Any activity goes faster when you listen to something. Pick
some up-beat tunes or listen to books on CD.
8. Kick up your heels
Even short bursts of activity improve your health. All it
takes is 10 minutes of activity, 3 times a day.
9. Do something silly
Laughter is good for everyone. It moves all the muscles on your
face, relieves tension and reduces stress.
10. Make it a family thing
A family that plays together stays healthy together. Give every
person a chance to choose a favorite activity.
11. Try a totally new activity
Try yoga, Pilates, tai chi, kickboxing or the hottest new trend
in fitness classes – belly dancing!
12. Dance with someone you love
It is the perfect holiday combination, activity
for your body, music for your ears and joy for your heart.
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