Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Keep Active: Physical Activities For The Holidays


The Holidays are right around the corner! Thanksgiving is on the 22nd and most of you all are probably worried about making the dreaded Thanksgiving Meal. Do not stress yourself out and slave in the kitchen! This is the time that family gets together and celebrates thanks, love, & harmony. Bring your family members into the kitchen and have them assist you in making this year's meal. Make sure everyone has a job and they keep busy. This will cut your cooking by half and make it a family orientated experience! This will open up a lot of free time for the rest of the day to get active with your relatives.

Once the meal is done, take the fun outside or in an indoor play room for all to participate. Here are some ideas to stay physical during the Holidays:


  • Take a 30 minute - 1 hour group walk
  • Take the dog for a walk
  • Wash the car
  • Work on the garden
  • Rake up leaves or shovel snow
  • Go for a bike ride
  • Roller skates and skateboards for the youngsters
  • Indoor swimming
  • Play physical games
    • Horseshoe
    • Kickball
    • Dodgeball
    • Flag football
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Baseball
    • Tennis
    • Badminton
    • Ping Pong
    • Video Games (that make you dance or move instead of sit)
    • Snow Ball Fight
    • Skiing 
    • Snow Boarding

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