1. Schedule a regular time throughout the week for physical activity.
2. Take turns selecting an activity for the family to do as a group each week.
3. Start a log of daily fitness activities for each family member.
4. Help everyone to find something active that makes them feel successful.
5. Adapt activities to suit those with special needs and preferences.
6. Designate indoor and outdoor play areas where rolling, climbing, jumping and tumbling are allowed.
7. Buy toys or equipment that promote physical activity.
8. Select fitness- oriented gifts with the recipient’s skills and interests in mind.
9. Limit time spent watching TV programs, DVDs and videotapes. Also, limit time spent playing computer games.
10. Use physical activity rather than food as a reward (e.g., family goes ice-skating) Michele Batz is a physical education teacher and has enjoyed a 25 year career in sports education. She’s the author of “What is Holding You Back? A Woman’s Guide to Beginning Fitness.”

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