Five Ways to Keep Moving on Thanksgiving!

Here are afew ways to keep you family moving this Thanksgiving:

1.       Help out

Getting a Thanksgiving meal together and then cleaning up after is a lot of work!  Helping out will not only keep you on your feet but also keep you away from the appetizer table.  Make sure each person has at least one chore to do before and after the meal. 

 

Family Cleaning



2.       Put on some music and dance before or after the meal

Dancing is a fun way to keep moving and everyone can go at their own pace.   Just make sure you have CD’s instead of trying to find something on the radio and make sure you have a variety of music everyone will enjoy.

Dancing the night away!

3.       Plan a family game: soccer, softball, kickball, tag

This will get everyone in the family outside burning some calories plus the kids will have a blast! 

 

Family Kickball!

4.       Create a tradition of a family walk after the meal

Walking on some trails after a meal can be a beautiful and relaxing way to keep moving and stay off the couch after a turkey dinner.  Play some games with the kids to keep them occupied.

 

A walking trail perfect for some family exercise!

5.       Plan a work out the day after Thanksgiving

  You can either make plans with a friend or schedule a session with a personal trainer.  This will help you get back on track after having a few too many calories at your holiday meal.

Gym time gets you back on track!

Do you have any Thanksgiving traditions that help get your family moving?  Leave a comment below!