Getting the whole family involved is key for family fitness success. Siblings watch each other and that can be a motivator when it comes to being active. They like to run faster, shoot more baskets, jump higher than their brother or sister. It’s that friendly competition that serves as a positive influence.
Encourage outdoor time and provide games for the younger ones to play if they can’t quite join in on the basketball or football game. Give them a ball to kick and chase around the yard. Plan time for your family to play a game, go swimming or go on bike rides together. If mom and dad take the lead in getting the kids up and moving, each child will follow. Playing and being active becomes the norm. Fitness becomes a way of life.