WE CAN! Family Program: Promoting Physical Activity for Healthier Families

Physical activity is essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases. However, in today’s busy world, it can be challenging to find time to exercise, especially for families. This is where the WE CAN! Family Program comes in – providing families with the tools they need to make physical activity a part of their daily lives. This article shares the importance of physical activity for families and how the WE CAN! Family Program can help.

Benefits of Physical Activity for Families

Physical activity has numerous benefits for families, both physically and mentally. Regular exercise helps to maintain a healthy weight, prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and improve overall physical fitness. Additionally, physical activity has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, leading to better mental health and well-being for the entire family. When families exercise together, they also strengthen their bonds and create positive memories that can last a lifetime.

How the WE CAN! Family Program Can Help

The WE CAN! Family Program is a program designed to help families increase their physical activity levels and make healthier lifestyle choices. The program offers a variety of resources and tools to help families set goals and track their progress, including a Family Media Plan, a Daily Food and Activity Diary, and a Family Goal Sheet. The program also provides families with tips on how to make physical activity a fun and enjoyable part of their daily routine, such as incorporating family walks after dinner or playing active games together.

Conclusion

Physical activity is essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases, and it is important for families to make it a part of their daily lives. The WE CAN! Family Program provides families with the resources and tools they need to become more physically active and make healthier lifestyle choices. By exercising together, families can strengthen their bonds and create positive memories that can last a lifetime. So, let’s get moving and start promoting physical activity for healthier families!

Do you want more ideas on increasing healthy choices? Join the Facebook Live chat with Andrea at https://www.facebook.com/BeMoreHardeman/ Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., or call (731) 658-2421 and leave a message for Debbie Bruce to learn more about the We Can series.

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