Family Fitness
Get your kids active through exercise
It’s never been more important to get children active. The use of the internet and computer games, combined with increased car usage and parental concerns about allowing children out alone, has resulted in lower levels of activity in children – which could potentially set them up for health problems later in life. That's why kids need to get more active.
Read more…Top 10 healthy family fitness activities
Time for your family and time for your fitness can frequently be squeezed by the demands of modern day living. However, maintaining your fitness and having quality family time is priceless in terms of stress busting, relaxation and general enjoyment, so you should always find time in your schedule to stay healthy and include the family as well. But how can you do this with so little time on your hands?
Read more…Running activities for the family
Unlike many other sports, running can cut through differences in fitness, age, gender and ability, and requires little in the way of equipment. With a little thought, it's an activity that all the family can get involved with. Running-based activities provide plenty of opportunity for family fun and fitness.
Read more…Children and running
With a rise in childhood obesity, combined with more general concerns about children’s fitness and activity levels, parents are being urged to encourage their children to be more active and take part in more sport, to help and support their long-term health. But is there a time when children can actually do too much exercise?
Read more…Top family games you can play outside
Getting your kids to be be active and get exercise is not always easy when there's so many distractions for them. But by getting outdoors and making family activities fun, they can be exercising without even knowing it!
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