Remember when we were young, we used to have a lot of activities with our parents for instance, buying groceries together, walk in the park, picnicking beside the beach, exercising together and also watching movies together.
As we grow older, our priorities and time have shifted to study, school, friends, sports, work etc, so we may somehow neglected our elders at home. So, what’s a better way to spend a quality day with our parents whenever we have the chance?
We always hear from our parents saying that there’s not necessarily to visit or spend time with them as it may burden us, but if we can actually spend some quality time with them, you will see the precious smile on their face that you will never regret it!
Fun & Easy Exercises To Do Together!
1 . Jogging
Start off your day with a simple jog with your parents! Jogging is a very good aerobic exercise which does’nt put too much stress on our body and actually it will improve our cardiovascular, burning fat and calories, and enchancing our moods. It should be at a pace where you can talk and jog or just simply follow beside your parents!
Take this opportunity to share your stories or any event that is going on in your life. Trust me, your parents will love to hear how much you had grow.
2 . Zumba
Zumba! Who doesn’t like zumba? Zumba is a fun and enjoyable aerobic exercise by moving your body and follow the steps to complete a routine. Of course, it will be more enjoyable if you dance and sing along with music. Feel the hype and pump together with your family members will definitely worth the time.
Zumba offers numerous of benefits such as, improve cardiovascular fitness & body coordination, weight loss, muscle toning & building strength, and stress relief. Try it out!
3 . Swimming
Swimming is a low-impact exercise that utilize your upper & lower limbs, making it suitable activity for family members at any age and fitness levels. Even for elderly who couldn’t swim, walking inside the pool is also a form of exercise and is proven to be good for the knees and back.
Besides, there are many places family members can actually enjoy swimming for example, at the beaches, outdoor swimming pools, lakes and rivers. It will be a bonus if there is a waterfall scene to enjoy!
4 . Walking
Do you know that brisk walking can actually increase our life expectancy by 3.2 years? Walking also plays an important role in boosting our mood if done it together with family, take this opportunities to bond with our parents by sharing stories, interests, and hobbies. A consistent walking for 30minutes daily, it will brings you and your family many health benefits such as reducing the chance of having heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression.
5 . Jump rope
Jump rope is a fun exciting exercise which require more attention to your body awareness and coordination of hand and foot. Consistently jumping rope for 10 to 15 minutes per session and 3 to 5 times a week can beneficial to your cardiovascular fitness, coordination, balance and endurance. To spice up the joy, you may also add some fun competition, such as compete to see who can have the most count in jumping rope.
It’s important to note that individual results may vary, and it’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.
Remember, the goal is to have fun and spend quality time together as a family. Enjoy the process of learning and improving, and there is no need to focus on perfecting techniques or reaching high level of sports. The most important element is to bond, laugh and create precious memories through the joy of exercises.
