Get healthy with the whole fam! Kick start your new family workout routine at the Healthy Lifestyle Festival SG this October and November.
Starting an exercise routine can be tough, especially if you just don’t have the time. Working parents especially find it difficult to be motivated because they’d rather just hang out with their kids in their downtime. But what if we told you that there was a way to get the best of both worlds? The solution: exercising as a family! This way, you can stop worrying about fitting in quality time AND also stay on top of the keep-fit game.
The word on the street is that the Health Promotion Board’s uber-cool Healthy Lifestyle Festival SG is back and filled with lots of fun activities for the whole family this October and November. Plus, it can help kick-start your new family workout routine. Worried that your family won’t jump on the fitness train? Here’s a few things that could convince them:
It’s a great way to bond with the whole family
Whether it’s mastering riding a scooter, watching a football game on TV or catching up on emails from work, so it’s easy to get distracted from quality family time. When you exercise as a family, you end up motivating each other, progressing together and spending actual, face-to-face time together. And that on its own is definitely worth the sweat!
It’s a whole lotta fun!
Many kids (and parents) are used to watching TV or playing video games in their downtime. But by getting some exercise as a family or even just kicking a ball outdoors, you’ll be surprised at how accomplished and satisfied you’ll feel. Seeing your kids shriek with laughter as you “accidentally” throw the ball at daddy is definitely a mood booster!
It’s good for them!
It’s a given that exercise is important but we reckon it’s hard to convince our kids to be active simply by telling them. Research shows that if parents are actually active themselves, their children will be 10 percent more likely to work out. Kids are sponges and if they see you doing something, they’re more likely to pick it up.
The benefits of exercise are endless but doing it as a family will take your relationships and health to the next level. You’ll build memories, muscles and find new activities to enjoy. And trust us when we say this: your kids will appreciate the time you spent together.
Why not strap on the trainers bring the fam over to the Healthy Lifestyle Festival SG? There are four exciting worlds to explore with different activities for kids and adults alike. From NutriQuest Empire and Wacky Wonderland, to Mysterious Forest and Robo Garage, you’ll learn all about healthy living and get the chance to work out as a family. Fitness cycling, line dancing, rock climbing, a SaberFit workout (*activities may vary from event to event) – take your pick!
Event details:
Roadshow 1: Heartbeat@Bedok
12-14 Oct, 11am – 830pm
Roadshow 2: Waterway Point
26-28 Oct, 11am – 830pm
Grand Finale: Singapore Sports Hub
10-11 Nov, 11am – 8pm
This post is sponsored by the Health Promotion Board