Staying Fit Together As A Family

03 December 2017

Since physical exercise is an essential part of children's growth and development, they need to grow up with a positive attitude toward health and fitness. Not only does exercise increase their immunity against sickness, children who exercise tend to sleep better, do better academically, and are able to handle stress better. They also have fewer behavioral issues.

However, studies show that kids today often spend after-school hours at home focused on sedentary things such as TV, computers, and video games. The best way to counter this is by being active together as a family. Not only does exercising together keep you healthier and uplift your quality of life, it provides great opportunities to bond together as a family. Parents who eat healthily and exercise with their children on a regular basis are also helping them develop positive lifelong habits.

Finding physical activities to do together need not be costly. There are many exercise that are affordable and budget-friendly. It can be as simple as kicking a soccer ball, jogging around the subdivision, or even dancing goofily in the living room!

When it comes to staying fit, it’s never too early to start. Even toddlers can join in the family activities. Laurie Jane Dy Sun, current Program Director of The Little Gym Philippines, gives some practical tips on how parents can stay fit together with their kids:

“Play a sport together. It can be basketball, Ultimate frisbee, football, or any team sport,” she suggests. Or play outdoor games! Remember tag, hide-and-seek, hopscotch, and jump rope? Children can stay fit, develop their eye-hand coordination, strength, balance, and stamina, as well as learn teamwork, communication, good sportsmanship, and discipline.
“Opt for an early morning walk in the park. This can be a time for parents and children to commune with nature, and have a chance to socialize with other families,” adds Laurie. Parents can also insert mini work outs during the day. They can walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator or park the car far from their child’s school.
“Parents can try to join their children in their pretend play. This gives them the chance to let their childlike imagination have free rein, and everyone has a good time,” she says. Another way is to treat household chores as play. Race to see who can make up their bed the fastest or sweep up “dust aliens” with a broom—you are only limited by your imagination!

Staying healthy can be a lot easier when you do it as a team because you can get motivation and encouragement from each other. Set a target to do an activity as a family at least once a week or every two weeks until it becomes a routine. They can be brief 20-30 minute sessions so it’s easier to make time for them, and the kids get to have some fun with you!

Having a healthy lifestyle with your family can also mean more rewards when you avail of a BPI AIA Wellness Series plan that is bundled with membership to AIA Vitality. The AIA Vitality program takes you to a total wellness journey by encouraging you to know and improve the status of your health. It also rewards you for committing to your health goals, and leading a healthier lifestyle.

Staying fit together allows you and your family to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It also creates memories of fun times spent in each other’s company for you and your children to cherish.

To take the first step on living longer, healthier, and better, contact a BPI AIA Bancassurance Sales Executive or check the BPI AIA Wellness Series.

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