Trying to squeeze in a workout during the hectic holiday season? Why not add a fitness activity to a family get-together?? Not only will you burn extra calories, but exercising together lightens the mood, helps to build camaraderie,? and sets a good example for younger members of the family.? Even older members of the family may benefit.? A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that obese older adults who combine weight loss and exercise enjoy better physical functioning as they age.
Create a new tradition by adding one of these activities to a family get-together.
- Walk. Put the roast in the oven and head out for a hike.? Look for nearby trails at a local nature center or search out parkway paths that combine both hilly and flat terrain.? If getting to a park isn't convenient, a moderately paced 60-minute walk around the neighborhood will burn about 225 calories.
- Flag football or tag. Energetic members of the family might enjoy team sports such as tag or flag football.? Both games include short bursts of intense activity which are great for raising your heart rate and burning calories.
- Dance games/DVDs. If outdoor exercise is out of the question, take advantage of the current trend in pop culture.? Let the teens in your family instruct a Dance, Dance Revolution session on their Wii or other gaming device.? Pop in a Dancing with the Stars DVD, or let the senior members of the family teach ballroom dance steps to the group.? Fox trot for an hour and you'll burn about 200 calories!
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