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How to celebrate National Exercise With Your Child Week



Get fit with your kiddo!

Get fit with your kiddo!

Movement is good for the body and mind, and there is no better time to start a healthy habit with your family than during “Exercise With Your Child Week,” which falls on August 6-12 this year.

Here are three ways to celebrate physical fitness with your family during the week-long event and beyond:

1. Participate in a fun run: Sign up for a 5K race or community fun run. You don’t have to run the entire time. Walking is perfectly acceptable too! The important thing is to set and complete a goal as a family.



2. Play pickleball: Get in on the trend that’s sweeping the nation and play a game of pickleball. Similar to tennis, the sport is less strenuous, as it’s played on a smaller court with a lighter ball, making it a good choice for those new to exercise.



3. Take a hike: Combine your sweat session with an appreciation for the outdoors. Find the nearest nature trail suited to your family’s skill level and get out there for a hike or bike ride. Use the All Trails app to find the perfect location for your adventure.

(SPM Wire) 


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