5 Healthy Family Activities for the Holidays

The Christmas holidays can be a tempting time to overeat and engage in other unhealthy behaviors. Here are 5 healthy activities that you can do as a family to strengthen family bond and improve your overall health at the same time.

1. Prepare a healthy meal

Aside from being an excellent bonding opportunity, preparing a healthy meal as a family will encourage your kids to adopt healthy eating habits.

2. Take fitness classes

Exercising regularly not only improves your own health but also sets a good example for your kids. There are many family-friendly gyms that cater to both adults and children. Popular fitness classes for the family include Zumba, spinning, CrossFit, bikram yoga, Pilates, and Tae Bo.

3. Bike

Cycling is an excellent opportunity to spend quality family time while improving your overall health. It can burn 600 calories an hour and your metabolism will stay revved up for hours afterwards. This fun exercise strengthens your heart, bones and muscles, as well as relieves stress. Cycling can also get your kids off the couch and away from their devices.

4. Go hiking

Hiking is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors. It is also an ideal cardio workout that can help to build bone health, improve balance and boost your and your children’s mood.

5. Brisk-walk around the neighborhood

Brisk walking is a simple but effective way to maintain overall health—and another outstanding opportunity to bond as a family. Regular brisk walking can help you and your family maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; improve mood; and improve balance and coordination.

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-Medical Observer

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