Some tips to increase your child's and family's physical activities include:
- Walk or ride your bike instead of driving for short distances.
- Take a walk with a friend or walk the family dog each afternoon.
- Use stairs instead of escalators or elevators, especially if you have to walk out of your way to find the stairs.
- Park your car at the end of the parking lot and walk to the entrance of the mall or grocery store.
- Encourage regular exercise for 20-30 minutes 4-5 times each week. This can include walking, jogging, swimming, bike riding, rollerblading, riding a skateboard, etc. It can also include playing a new sport, such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, etc.
- Family exercise: go for routine family walks or bike rides in the neighborhood or local park.
