Have Fun!

Try to find ways to make your workouts fun!!  Here are a few ideas to have fun with your walking program.  Exercise doesn't seem like work when you make it fun - especially with your kids.

Go on a Penny walk - take a penny on the walk with you and at every intersection flip the penny.  If the penny lands on heads turn right.  If the penny lands on tails turn left.  This is one of our favorite walks to do with the kids.

Play follow the leader -  when you take a walk with others - like your family.  Take turns playing follow the leader.

Circuit Hills - find a series of 8-10 hills in the neighbor hood, work the hill hard and rest during your walk to the next hill you have chosen on your circuit. 

Stop and do crunches or pushups every 5 minutes on your walk. 

Play Yo - On a walk with your family, walk in a line starting from youngest to oldest.  The person in the back of the line yells "YO" and makes it to the front of the line as fast as possible - either walking or jogging.  Now someone new is in the back of the line.  Start over - make sure everyone gets a turn several times.

Go to the Track - Take your walk to the track and walk the straights fast and walk the curves slower.  Maybe a good time to try jogging.

                                Try to walk on the line around the track for a few laps - kids like this.

Just have fun!