{"id":21565,"date":"2020-11-24T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T05:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=21565"},"modified":"2025-01-22T10:44:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T08:44:36","slug":"5-exercise-tips-for-keeping-a-family-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/5-exercise-tips-for-keeping-a-family-well\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Exercise Tips For Keeping A Family Well."},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all come across #FitFam on Instagram and seen the extent of it as overachieving families post their daily activities. So how do we get the entire family on board and interested in living a healthy, active lifestyle?<\/p>\n

What Goes Into Keeping Your Family Well And Healthy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To start with, it will help your family feel good both inside and out. The first step in doing so is changing our eating<\/a> habits. This will translate into healthier habits and promote an active lifestyle in the process. Don\u2019t try and change things overnight, involve your family in the process and allow them to have their say \u2013 after all, it affects them just as much as it affects you.<\/p>\n

Start Simple<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Start with simple daily tasks; don\u2019t bombard your family with everything in one day. It can be difficult to fit in and complete an hour-long workout session and pre-plan every single meal and snack to feed your active family; it will take time to turn it into a routine. Work with what you have and find simple ways to incorporate healthy changes. Too much too soon can be overwhelming and result in your efforts going to waste.<\/p>\n

5 Tips For Encouraging Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Find ways to keep the family moving<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Spend some time outside in the garden. In addition, try to have everyone involved in chores. Reduce TV time and find fun ways to get everyone off the couch and on their feet. Daily walks with the dogs can do wonders. All you need to do is find a small part of your day to dedicate to some sort of activity.<\/p>\n

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      Involve the kids when it comes to preparing meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Even though it\u2019s healthy and possibly green, you kids may be more excited to eat your healthy food when they\u2019ve played a role in preparing it \u2013 you\u2019ll also be teaching them some valuable life skills in the process.<\/p>\n

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        Promote rainbow eating<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Colourful fruits and vegetables<\/a> are essential for any diet and by making a game out of it, you\u2019ll have your kids looking out for all kinds of colourful things to eat that aren\u2019t forms of processed sugar.<\/p>\n

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          Go to the shops<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Not to spend money, but to keep the kids moving in a way that they least expect it, who would\u2019ve guessed that a trip to the mall would equate to exercise?<\/p>\n

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            Set goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            With fitness trackers being made readily available and more affordable than ever, why not challenge the family to see who will be able to track the most steps in a day or week and reward them with a prize?<\/p>\n

            Once you\u2019ve got your family up and moving, it will be easier to get them to agree to participate in exercise programmes and other forms of physical activity<\/a> that aren\u2019t necessarily home-based. Motivate your family to do more and achieve more and reward them for reaching their goals. It\u2019s a simple process but will do your family a world of good. Isn\u2019t it time to take a step in a healthier direction?<\/p>\n

            Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

            If you are intent on hearing more about exercise tips to keep your family well, then you should consult a personal trainer. Better yet, why not become a personal trainer yourself with our Personal Training Diploma? Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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