H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
FIT NESS
FOR LA FAMILIA We live in an era of gadgets and it has made our lifestyle sedentary. According to statistics; obesity levels have risen from 11 percent to 30 percent since 1980s in developed nations. By Amal Al Toaimi
There are various ways to improve this situation, and of course the most significant amongst them is physical activity. Let’s assume you would like to improve your family’s lifestyle by incorporating a healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.
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Here are some fun ways to motivate your family to get active! 1. Turn house chores into challenges
Pick a day of the week where each member of the family cleans an area of the house/ apartment. And the person who has done the best job gets a reward.
2. Buy a pedometer
Buy a pedometer for each member of the family, and have a weekly or daily challenge of who’s completed the most steps. Pedometer apps like Noom Walk compare member activities.