It can be challenging to free up a few minutes to take a shower, much less find time for a fitness regime and family bonding. For a smart way to multitask, combine fitness, fun and family time all in one. Take game night away from the table and get your heart beating in perfect harmony with fellow Canadians who are having fun with their kids.
BLAST (Balanced, Living Active, Sport Training) is a fitness program that engages family in sport training together – younger ones incorporate more gaming into their routines while parents do full sets of exercises and drills.
The trick to keeping kids active is realizing that although they may not want to exercise, odds are, they are willing to play. Take the "work" out of "workout" by playing these games together. Follow these guidelines to maximize family fitness:
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• Have fun together.
• Drink lots of water (at least 3-5 gulps every 20 minutes).
• To start, exercise for short periods of time and then build endurance as you progress.
• Listen to your body's warning signals – if something doesn't feel right, stop.
• Look out for the little ones – excitement may overcome you and the kids, so watch out for roughness.
• Laugh a lot.
