It may seem impossible to get your whole family in one place at the same time, so how could you possibly get them to exercise together?  By participating in these activities, your family will actually have fun burning some calories!  Focusing on getting healthy will help you make the most of your quality time together.

Go on a family bike trip.  Explore some nearby trails or simply bike around a quiet part of your neighborhood.  Biking is an aerobic activity that not only benefits your heart and lungs, but also exercises your leg muscles.  Pack a healthy picnic for a mid-biking break. 

Are your kids always sitting in front of the TV?  Make the most of the situation and play some fitness video games together. The Wii system has a wide variety of different video games to get your body moving and your heart pumping.  From bowling to yoga, you can do it all in your own living room!  Read about our 10 favorite fitness video games here.

Walk the dogs together. If your mutts are always itching to get outdoors, bring the whole family to walk them.  You can even jog or put on a pair of rollerblades for some extra intensity!  If you can, take your dogs to a park for a while and let them roam free while you play Frisbee with your family.

Go swimming. Everyone loves jumping into some cold water on a hot day, so head to a pool or beach for an enjoyable afternoon.  Swimming is not only refreshing, but it’s a total-body workout that helps tone your muscles and promote healthy cardiovascular and respiratory systems. 

Play a sport. If you have a lot of family members, organize a friendly game of soccer or touch football.  You could also purchase a badminton net and set it up in your backyard for some impromptu fun.  Or try playing tennis; all you need is two people, some racquets, and a ball.  Whatever sport you choose to play, it will definitely be more fun that going to the gym and spending an hour on the treadmill!

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