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Take a Trip to Build Family Fitness
Vacations actually
can be good for your family's health, according to some research.
They help cut stress, which can boost the risk of many health
problems, including infections and heart disease.
Today, many families plan getaways that focus on family fitness. These vacations can be a good way for your clan to enjoy some quality time and stay healthy.
Don't have time or the funds for a full-out getaway? Just making the most of your leisure time can have health benefits.
If you have kids, combining fitness and fun is a good way to get them interested in physical activities early on. By sixth grade, a child may have already set lifelong habits for exercising.
Some fun suggestions for a get-fit trip:
- Go camping. Take a hike or rent a rowboat for a little adventure.
- When staying at a hotel, ask the desk clerk to recommend some good parks or other fun sights nearby that you can explore by foot or bike.
- Are your natives a bit restless on the road? Plan some light exercise to ward off boredom. Toss a Frisbee or football for a few minutes.
No time to break away? Here are some suggestions for a mini-vacation closer to home:
- Visit a nearby beach or pool for a day of swimming.
- Take skiing, tennis, or golf lessons with the whole gang.
- Do a charity run or walk as a family team.
- Visit the zoo for a good walking workout.
- Bring a basketball to the park and shoot some hoops.
- Go in-line skating through your neighborhood.