Many of us resolve to get fit in January, which is easier said than done, particularly if you’ve got young children. But instead of desperately trying to find someone to look after the kids while you go for a run or to the gym, why not kill two birds with one stone and get the family involved in your fitness drive too?.
Not only does that mean you get fit without having to fork out for childcare, it also means you’re setting a great example for your children by showing them how important it is to be active, and they’re getting fit alongside you, plus hopefully having fun too.
“All these effects don’t just benefit you but your family, too. You’re the biggest role model to your own children and it’s said that children move better when you move with them.”. Campus, a mum-of-three, says families don’t need to do a lot of exercise to feel the benefits, explaining that studies have shown a 15-minute functional workout is enough. So instead of walking with the pram, run with it instead!.
“Rewards can be felt instantly and last far longer than the movement itself,” says Campus. “I encourage the whole family to take part in short and speedy workouts to crank up the heart rate, boost blood flow around the body and get those happy hormones flowing.”.
Top exercises for a full body workout using just bodyweight that can be done at home by the whole family are…. 1. Climbing stairsCampus suggests the whole family climb the stairs one behind the other, and asks: “How many times can you go up and down in a certain amount of time?”.
