Family Fit-Fun!

Fall Break isn't just a time for sleeping in, later bed times, and a much needed break from packing school lunches. No its more than the absence of homework! Its a fabulous opportunity to have fun with your family and get fit while doing it. Having your own work out class in your family room is truly a rewarding experience. Each child gets to have a task. One pops in the selected group exercise class on DVD, prepares all the necessary equipment, matts and towels. Another child gets all of our water bottles filled. Before you know it we are entertaining our little toddler with repeater knees, jabs and cross punches and moving all around our space smiling, encouraging each other, and feeling good. There is also the ever wonderful family walk as a tried and true way to stay fit. In our situation its gone beyond me speed walking to keep up with the boys pushing the stroller. At times I can be found running alongside my eight year old checking in the core muscles as he holds on for stability while learning agility and technique on his new skate board. There are so many ways to enjoy your fall break with your kids. Why not use it as a time to demonstrate the fun of staying healthy? Today our family friends along our side journeyed through the wild life inspired terrain including winding paths and stroller pushing thrills on the hills of the Phoenix Zoo! Seriously, with six kiddos ages ten and under along with three toddlers, tigers, lions and bears...can there be a more exciting way to get fit...TOGETHER?