Benefits of Exercise
-increase energy -decreases stress -boosts mood
-increase self-esteem -strengthen muscles -improves skill related abilities
-increase self-image -reduces body fat -improves memory
-decreases risk of cancer -lowers blood pressure -strengthens heart
-increase self-esteem -strengthen muscles -improves skill related abilities
-increase self-image -reduces body fat -improves memory
-decreases risk of cancer -lowers blood pressure -strengthens heart
Active Families = Active children! Parents, get INVOLVED in physical activity with your children!
Here is a list of activities that may be great to do with your family:
-Walking -bike riding -swimming -Jogging
-tennis -bowling -basketball -Having a catch (football/baseball)
-whiffle ball -hiking -bocce ball -horseshoes
-boogie boarding -push ups -crunches -ice skating (public skates)
-kayaking -paddle boarding -wall climbing -Street hockey pass
-lacrosse passing -yoga -tag games -rollerblading/rollerskating
-Walking -bike riding -swimming -Jogging
-tennis -bowling -basketball -Having a catch (football/baseball)
-whiffle ball -hiking -bocce ball -horseshoes
-boogie boarding -push ups -crunches -ice skating (public skates)
-kayaking -paddle boarding -wall climbing -Street hockey pass
-lacrosse passing -yoga -tag games -rollerblading/rollerskating
Here are some helpful links for some more ideas!
10 ways to exercise as a family
American Heart Association