{"id":8974,"date":"2009-06-03T01:00:31","date_gmt":"2009-06-03T06:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=8974"},"modified":"2009-08-26T10:51:17","modified_gmt":"2009-08-26T15:51:17","slug":"summer-is-ideal-for-family-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/summer-is-ideal-for-family-fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer is Ideal for Family Fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Julie Marsh is a guest blogger for the DietsInReview.com special series on Healthy Summer Kids<\/a>. <\/em><\/em>Julie is a mom of three in suburban Denver who combines her love of swimming<\/a>, biking, and running by competing in sprint triathlons.You can see more of Julie at CoolMomPicks.com<\/a>. \"family<\/a><\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

I’m dedicated to setting a healthy example for my kids.\u00a0 We don’t talk about weight or size or wearing a bikini (because heaven knows that’s never happening again no matter how many triathlons I finish).\u00a0 Instead, we talk about getting some fresh air and having fun.<\/p>\n

When my husband and I pay for a babysitter so that we can wake up at the crack of dawn on a holiday and run a 10K, we’re doing it not just because it feeds our own love of competition and our own goals for health and wellness; we’re doing it because we want our kids to see that we genuinely enjoy challenging ourselves. Summer is an ideal time to get into this sort of family routine.\u00a0 The weather is perfect for outside activity.<\/p>\n

Getting some exercise as a family is easy at local state parks.\u00a0 Hiking trails abound, and many of them are stroller-friendly.\u00a0 As an avid babywearer myself, we started hiking last year when my son was still a newborn.\u00a0 Be prepared to go slowly yourself to accommodate little ones’ short legs and constant distraction by scenery.<\/p>\n

Biking<\/a> is another great way to get the family moving.\u00a0 Put one adult in front of the pack, another at the rear, and any kiddos who can pedal themselves in the middle.\u00a0 Some people prefer bike seats, others prefer bike trailers.\u00a0 Head to a neighborhood playground or just take a spin around the block.<\/p>\n

If all else fails, hit the pool!\u00a0 Kids never get tired of going to the pool, and it’s a sure-fire way to wear them out.\u00a0 Take turns watching them when it’s adult swim; the adult who’s not in charge can swim laps.\u00a0 We’ve done that ourselves, and the kids have a great time trotting up and down the length of the pool, cheering us on.\u00a0 Just remember to bring snacks<\/a> from home so that no one is tempted by the vending machines.<\/p>\n

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