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15 More Tips for Family Fitness Fun
- Walk to school — participate in "Walk to School" initiatives
(visit www.walktoschool.org) - Play hopscotch and organize a family tournament
- Tennis anyone?
- Take a pet for a walk or jog
- Fly a kite
- Rent a paddleboat at a park near you
- Walk a city — see how many city blocks you can walk in a single day
- "Virtually" walk, run or cycle across your state — here's how:
- Look at a map and determine how many miles need to be traveled to reach your destination
- Keep a log of how many miles you traveled each day
(if using a pedometer, 2,000 steps = 1 mile) - Track your progress on the map weekly
- Learn yoga (take a class — or get a book or video and teach yourself)
- Put on some music and DANCE
- Use a sturdy bench or steps for a step-aerobic workout
- Play whiffle ball — designate field boundaries in a yard
- Play volleyball
- Go inline skating (while wearing appropriate protective equipment)
- Walk or run on a local running track (one may be located at your local high school)
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