Family Exercise
The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season. Aim for a goal of 30 minutes for adults, 60 minutes for kids, of moderate activity daily—no matter the weather!
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Regular physical activity is just as important to a healthful lifestyle as smart eating. Apply the same principles of variety, balance and moderation to both your food choices and your physical activities.
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Parents are children's biggest influences when it comes to healthy behaviors, so provide your kids with opportunities for family fun. You can help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical activity by being a good role model.
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Children who participate in physical activities develop a variety of physical, mental and social skills in fun, playful ways. Being active at an early age can develop a lifelong habit of physical activity and promote a healthy weight throughout adolescence and adulthood.
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Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development. When young people are involved in competitive athletics, their need for power foods and fluids is higher than usual.
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While exercise should be a part of everyone's daily routine, research shows physical activity drops when kids hit the teenage years. A busy schedule doesn't always translate into an active lifestyle.
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Are you looking for a great form of exercise with a small carbon footprint? Then consider adding biking to your weekly fitness routine. Biking is a great way to improve your health and burn calories.
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