Staying active with the family this summer!

The summer is a busy time for everyone.  We may have vacations, sporting events, and trying to find ways to keep our kids busy!  The months of summer break are a great time to try new activities to get the entire family active together!  Here are some ideas you can do around your house or around town!

1. Take it outside - walk to the park or local grocery store, ride bikes, swim at a friends house or go on an adventure in your own backyard.  Many local parks have fitness equipment or trails to meet the needs of the different ages and interests of your family members
2. Stay inside - play your favorite song and have dance party, exercise along with a dvd or do a set of 5 moves and ask your kids to join in! Get on YouTube and have your kids come up with names for the workout!  For young kids, try a “Superman Workout” or make up dance moves to the song, “Let It Go.”  For older kids, try a more intense, but fun, workout DVD where you can do it together.
3. Make it a game - use flashcards and a dice to create a workout routine, or play a game called “Keep It Up”  where you have to continue to hit a balloon in the air so it never touches the ground.
4. Look online - there are many websites like Pinterest where you can search things your family likes and you will find activities, games, or workouts that have to do with that.  
5. Sign up for a class - Many gyms offer swim lessons or even a ‘drop-in’ option for classes without signing up for a membership.  Ask your kids what they are interested in and I bet there’s class available.
6. Think outside the box - Maybe your family isn’t into a gym workout or sports but you love being active playing laser tag or going rock climbing.  Plan a Friday night laser tag event for the whole family or take a weekend to walk trails.  

Sometimes it’s hard to meet everyone’s needs or interests when it comes to exercise or working out, but the important thing is you are doing it together. Take time this summer to make a tradition of being active together.  You will make great memories that will last, while also honoring your body the way God intended.  Here’s to fit families!