Getting active is easier than you think! Here are some ways you and your child can get moving:
Try to live a healthier lifestyle yourself, so you'll be a positive role model for your family. Incorporate activity into daily routines by taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Instead of driving, walk to get groceries. If a car is a must, choose a parking space far from the store’s front entrance. Encourage kids to explore the outdoors. Dozens of hiking trails throughout Los Angeles County make for fun – and healthy – family outings. Cleaning can be exercise for the entire family – just spice it up with lively music! Turn playtime into exercise by riding bikes, jumping rope or playing catch. Take advantage of warm weather to wash the family car. Chasing your child with a hose or scrubbing bubbles is part of the fun, and it burns lots of calories!
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Last updated 8/2007