Happy Friday Everyone! The weekend is almost here and it is the time of the week we forget about our healthy eating and exercise. Let's face it...for those of you who are parent's or even grandparents, we want to spend time with our families after a long week at work. But why not incorporate them into your fitness fun? Did you know that kids need at least 60 minutes of play in their day? Here are some ideas to get your family moving this weekend:
- Go for a walk or hike. Take 30-60 minutes from your day to walk around the neighborhood with your family. If you have a dog take him/her along with you. Many forest preserves have hiking trials. This is a great way to get children interested in nature. For those of you who live in Cook County you can check out hiking trials here.
- Go for a bike ride. Most children love to bike. I know this is a family time that we like to spend together. Babies and toddlers can even ride a long in a child carrier. Just like hiking and walking many forest preserves offer paved and dirt trails for biking. Again, those of you who live in Cook County can check out local bike trials here.
- Go for a swim. Summer will be here before you know it! Swimming is great physical exercise, especially for those with joint or other physical pain! Most park districts offer both indoor and outdoor pools.
- Go play tennis. Tennis is a great sport that not only offers physical activity but also helps improve hand eye coordination.
- Play volleyball. Most kids ages 8 and up enjoy playing volleyball. This sport requires a lot of movement and is something that everyone will enjoy.
No matter what activity you decided to do...Don't forget the water bottles, snacks, bug spray and sunscreen. Oh and don't forget to have fun!!
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