The simple activities below will make everyone in your family leave the chair and help you get closer while burning some calories.
Hula Hooping Hula hoops became popular toys in the late 1950s and are still a lot of fun for families. Hula hooping can burn more than 500 calories an hour. | Jumping Rope Jumping rope burns about 600 calories an hour. Jump ropes are cheap. The cheapest is less than 10 dollars. Also, because jump ropes are easy to carry, parents can pack one in their suitcase for exercise while they travel. |
Dancing Why not dance to music when you are at home? Having a family dance party lets parents and children get happy and also get some exercise. Hip hop dancing can burn 400 calories an hour. | Walking the Dog Studies have shown that owning a dog can make you healthier. One reason may be that you are able to take more walks when you walk a dog. Walking the dog can burn 200 calories an hour. If your daily walks have become more like a chore, add some fun. Go as a family, pick different ways each day, and do some running. |