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Fitness For Your Mind, Body and Soul

I just finished another double workout and strangely the person that inspired me was my general physician. I had a three-hour physical the other day and feel pretty great about taking responsibility for my own body and making sure everything is in order. While I was there, we talked a lot about the benefits of fitness. He shared a medical study that says Americans gain approximately 7 lbs. between Thanksgiving and New Years. They only drop 4 lbs. of the weight during the year.

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Family Fitness Tips

Family fitness helps the family bond while you promote a healthy lifestyle with your kids. The benefits of staying physically fit include reduced risk for disease, a more positive outlook on life, better sleeping and weight control. You don’t need to drag the family to the gym or make the kids do hundreds of jumping jacks to stay fit. Entertaining and physically active family time works just as well to increase fitness.

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Olympic Trainer John Abdo Shares Family Fitness Tips

Modern Mom was delighted to get a chance to interview fitness expert and Olympic trainer John Abdo about how to promote health and well-being in a family. John suggests that families exercise together, so health becomes a family activity, rather than an individual goal. Love that idea! Here’s some more practical health advice from the this renowned fitness guru and inventor of the Ab Doer Twist: ModernMom: What are some great exercises the whole family can do together?

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Physical Fitness Games for Kids

If your kids groan at the mention of exercise, try a new approach. Physically active games keep young players entertained while they move. The physical fitness games work well as family entertainment or in larger group situations when a large group of kids is involved. Keep the ages of the kids in mind, making any changes to the game as necessary to ensure all players are safe and entertained.

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Fitness Programs for Women

Women played sports 50 years ago, but nowhere near the level they do today. Not only are girls more active than they used to be, but they are just as active as boys. This change is significant, because it teaches girls how to remain physically fit throughout their lives. As women age, remaining fit and active can allow them to remain in great shape through their 80s. Fitness programs can help prevent many physical and mental health conditions, such as obesity, osteoporosis, certain cancers, stress and depression.