Active Living
Physical activity is an essential piece is promoting long and healthy lives of our kids and family (Singh et al., 2020). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend youth and adolescence 6-17 years old need a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise daily (CDC, 2024). With busy schedules and competing priorities, it can be hard to prioritize exercise and movement. Making small efforts throughout the day is one way to help ensure you are active but also encourage spending time together as a family. Below you will find ideas, tricks and resources for increasing movement with your family!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, January 8). Child activity: an overview. Child Activity: An Overview | Physical Activity Basics | CDC
Singh, R., Pattisapu, A., & Emery, M. S. (2020). US Physical Activity Guidelines: Current state, impact and future directions. Trends in cardiovascular medicine, 30(7), 407-412.
Everyday Ideas to Move More, Get Active, NHLBI, NIH: The National Heart Lung and Blood institute has many ideas and resources for keeping your family fit and active!
25 Ways to Get Moving at Home Infographic | American Heart Association Here are 25 silly ideas to get your body moving!
Walking After Eating and Your Blood Sugar: Simply taking a family walk after a meal can improve digestion, blood sugar control, improve sleep and reduce stress!