Families

Families

When it comes to making healthy changes in your life, the road to success is paved with small changes made one step at a time. But the payoffs are huge! Forming healthy habits now will help you look and feel better and keep you running strong for years to come. Remember, small steps add up to long-lasting results.

Make Family Time An Active Time

The benefits of physical activity include:

Increases fitness levels and keeps the heart and lungs healthy.

Builds and maintains healthy bones.

Helps control weight to decrease the risk of many diseases.

Boosts energy and promotes sound sleep.

Helps you feel good about yourself and happier in general.

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Make it Easy and Fun to be Active

Schedule activities all family members can enjoy 2-3 times a month such as family bike rides and hikes. Let children plan a physical activity like going bowling or to the skating rink.

Play with the kids - tumble in the leaves, splash in a puddle, or dance to favorite music.

Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement.

Walk, skate, or cycle more and drive less.

Take the whole family on a tour of Historic Downtown Waycross or the Okefenokee Swamp Park.