Fit Family Challenge

Parents play a key role in making healthy choices for their families and teaching children to make healthy choice for themselves.  Try these tips to get your family active

• Hop on your bikes and hit the road!  You can start with short neighborhood rides and build your endurance.
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• Play Games.  
• Play catch, frisbee or paddle-ball with the kids. 
• Get a net at the sporting goods store and have a nightly game of volleyball in your back yard. 
• Get a hula hoop and have a contest: who can keep it going longest?
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• Buy a pedometer and let every member of the family wear it for a day. Compare notes on how far each of you walked, and talk about how you can increase the number. Aim for 10,000 steps a day.
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• Go on a treasure hunt in your neighborhood. Team up and see which group finds the most items: leaves, a red door or other simple things kids can easily spot.