Family Health & Fitness

By Ivy Bagley

This is a great day to engage in a few healthy activities as a family! These healthy choices can quickly become healthy daily habits! 

• ​80.2 million Americans over the age of six are physically inactive.

• Physical Education isn’t required in all 50 states. 

• One-third of high school students spend at least 3 hours on a school day playing computer or video games.

• Children spend over 8 hours a day on a screen- TV, video, computer, tablet, or phone. 

How can you change these habits, celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day, and start making changes with your kids? 

• Go for a walk. Visit a local park and engage in active play. 

• Cook at home. Spend time teaching kids measuring, portion sizes, and basic cooking skills. 

• Try a “veggie only” meal. Or, try a new vegetable. 

• Have a dance-a-thon.

• Play kick ball as a family. 

• Choose to have a “no screen” day. 

• Walk or run a “fun mile.”

• Set up an obstacle course in the back yard. 

• Practice for upcoming sports. 

• Organize a neighborhood bike ride/race.