Fitness

Moving together as a Family Written by Joya Kennedy

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Staying active as a family is one of the best ways to pass down health and longevity to your children. Children love to be active. They love to be outside and play and both children and adults alike were made for activity but sadly the overuse of tv screens, tablets, smart phones and video games tend to keep us inside and sedentary… pair those with snacking on ultra-processed foods can lead to detrimental health impact. Some healthy screen time is completely normal and I don’t think I would survive motherhood without it…ok I would survive but incorporating a little Disney definitely makes things a little easier. Screen time isn’t all bad but don’t let it steer you and your family away from what they were made to do- being active!

The cool thing about activity is that it can be anything from going to the park to hitting the slopes. There are so many activities that can be fun for the whole family while still getting some exercise and fresh air. Seasonally there are great family activities that can be something you all look forward to each year and create traditions!

For example, during the fall season some family fun activities to do are going to the pumpkin patch, getting your steps in looking for the perfect pumpkin, lifting them, putting them on a wagon and pushing the heavy wagon to the car. This is all exercise without even realizing it’s exercise. Another fun fall activity could be going for a hike to see the beautiful North Idaho scenery and fall foliage.

In December, when there’s snow on the ground, some family friendly activities include downhill skiing or snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Hiking to find the perfect Christmas tree is a great way to start a new healthy and memorable family tradition. The winter season might also be a good time to find some indoor activities like hitting up a trampoline park, parks and recreation team sports, or making a family trip to the indoor water park.

No matter what activities you and your family love to do, do them often and make it fun! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tag me @sweatnourish_bloom to share what activity you’re doing this season.