Things You'll Need:
- Calendar
- List of Family Chosen Activities
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Step 1
Write down activity suggestions from the entire family. Since the whole family is going to be getting in shape together, everyone should get a chance to speak up. Let your children suggest some of their favorite activities, whether they're done at home or away from home. They need to be included in order to have fun getting fit and in shape!
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Step 2
Designate an activity time. You might have a day or two that would be the best for your family fitness time or you may have the option of any day. Either way, reconcile everyone's schedules and pick a day or two for family fitness activities.
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Step 3
Plan your activities for the first month. A great way to do this is by writing each activity on a piece of paper, then fold them and put in a bowl, hat, etc. You or your children can draw one at a time and then on your calendar, each designated day you chose for fitness day, jot down the activities as they are drawn. For instance, you drew kickball first, it will be your first activity on that day. Now how many activities you do a day is up to you.
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Step 4
Keep a fitness log for each family member. This is especially beneficial for children that have special needs or areas you want to encourage them to work on. One thing to consider is on the first page of the log, mark the family member's name, age, date, weight, and height. This way at the end of every month you can update the date, weight, and height to see the changes.
