Exercise

 

When it comes to exercise, many of us think of it as a form of punishment. There are probably a lot of other things we would rather do than spend time at the gym, but in order for American’s to win the battle of the bulge we need to change our mindset. Think in terms of “activity” rather than “exercise.” Aim for at least 30 minutes (for adults) and 60 minutes (for children) of activity on most days of the week. Have fun and play – even grown ups need to go out for recess, too! Here are some suggestions fromwww.mayoclinic.com

 

• Plan active family vacations – such as hiking, skiing, snorkeling, swimming, or camping.  Take it a step further by bringing along a ball or Frisbee to sneak in some activity at rest stops.
• Help make chores less tedious by turning them into contests: who can pull up the most weeds, collect the most trash, or shovel the most snow to build a snow fort!
• Batting cages, bowling, and fast food play areas all count as activity.
• Have fun exploring your local community – bike trails, family oriented health clubs, ice-skating or roller-skating rinks, etc.