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5 Fun Ways to Sneak Exercise into Family Day


We hear it constantly—exercise more. Exercise at least a half hour a day. Hit the gym at least three times a week for vigorous strength training and aerobic exercise. We also all know that who really has the time for all that if you’re not a fitness junkie? We all live busy lives, no doubt, but it’s still important to find ways to get some exercise in.
Fortunately, there are great ways you can sneak exercise into your family fun time and still have a great time doing it. Let’s look at five fun ways you can sneak some exercise into family day, get all the activity you need to stay fit and live a better, healthier overall lifestyle, and how chiropractic in Woodbridge, VA, can help you stay that way.
Go to the Playground!
What kid in this world doesn’t love a playground, and what grown-up doesn’t secretly long for the days when they were climbing on the jungle gym? Going to the playground can be a great deal of fun, and you can get in on the activities with your kids to get some strength training in. Climb the mini-rock wall, use the monkey bars, and jump around the climbing structures for strength training.
Play Sports
There really is no better exercise than a good pickup game of soccer, basketball, or tag football. Even a game of tag or capture the flag is outstanding exercise. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you’re too old to play. We all need fun, and we all need activity.
Hiking and Biking Trails
Hit the trails for family day! Hiking and biking are some of the best all-natural exercise you can undertake, and every city and town has trails for just that purpose. Lace up your boots and hit the trails. You’ll get some relaxing time out in the peace and quiet of nature while strengthening your endurance and core.
Take a Fitness Class Together
When most people say they don’t’ have time for the gym, it’s largely a factor of motivation more than time. Sign up you and yours for a fitness class, and you’ll suddenly find it becomes an obligation to which you can stick, while also being a fun way to build strength and lose weight.
Backyard Games
Dig horseshoe pits in your back yard, get a bocce set, a croquet set, or even try the traditional Viking game of Kubb! These are all easily available backyard games, as well as being great ways to boost your strength, get some cardio, improve your balance and coordination and increase flexibility at the same time.
Chiropractic in Woodbridge, VA
Of course, regular visits to your chiropractor are essential to maintaining your healthy lifestyle. In addition to addressing back problems and subluxations, the right chiropractic clinic will provide comprehensive wellness services at the same time. For over eight years, ACT Wellness Center has been the leading provider of chiropractic in Woodbridge, VA. To get started on your path to better living, contact us for an appointment today.
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