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amilies everywhere are excited to shake off their winter blues
and welcome spring blooms and sunshine. As the weather warms, consider creative ways to encourage physical activity with your family. Although we know that physical
activity is important, many families are surprised to learn that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 60 minutes of daily physical activity for children and adolescents and 30 minutes of daily physical activity for adults. How can you meet this challenge? Schedule physical activity for your family every day. Although 60 minutes may sound like a lot of time, consider the many hours kids spend on seden- tary activities such as watching televi- sion, playing video games and sitting with computers and smartphones. You can get creative with your
physical activity schedule by break- ing up the 60-minute recommenda- tion into one 60-minute workout or into workouts that are completed in
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ENGAGE YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER SPORTS By Audra Rankin, DNP, APRN, CPNP
15- to 20-minute increments. When planning a physical activity routine, consider incorporating a variety of exercises including aerobic activity, muscle and bone strengthening.
Family Fun Beautiful weather forecast? Start your day by encouraging physical activity as a family. Activities may include:
* Walking, running or simply playing a game outside. Remember, these
activities don’t require sophisticated skills or equipment, and they’re free. Suggest visits to local playgrounds, parks or community sports com- plexes.
* Complete your yard work and gardening as a family. Enjoy the fruits
of your labor with fresh fruits and veg- gies at dinner.
* After dinner, turn off your favorite television show and head outside to
chase fireflies, play games or just take a family walk.
Stuck inside on a rainy day? Con- sider putting limits on screen time and
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