82 HAWAII PARENT March/April 2024 performance, and alter perception of fatigue. Music can also help us calm our bodies, thus increasing focus and flexibility during a mind body session. Embrace Staycations Who says you need to leave the house for an adventure? Create a mini adventure in your backyard or living room. Organize a tent camping session with smores and fun activities like storytelling, goofy songs, and dances. Or better yet, a family weekend staycation at Camp Erdman offers private cabin accommodations, meals, snacks, and a range of activities, including swimming, archery, hiking, arts and crafts, high rope challenge courses, and tower climbing. Fueling Your Family Fitness isn’t just about moving - it’s about eating right. Designate a day for cooking nutritious family meals together. This can also be a great opportunity to experiment with new recipes and introduce your family to unique flavors and foods. Consider rotating the task of selecting the dinner menu among family members once a week, challenging each to incorporate nutritionally balanced ingredients into their chosen dishes. Dive into the YMCA The YMCA offers an endless selection of activVirtual Engagement Virtual exercise classes are an excellent motivational tool, with a sense of unity in family fitness, all from the comfort of your home. YouTube is an excellent resource. Our YMCA360 live-stream and on-demand virtual program is a Y membership benefit, offering over 1,500 classes and activities, including fitness classes, sports, art, dance, cooking, martial arts, and science activities for kids and families. Mix it up and try a few different formats: Strength, Mind Body, Cardio, High Intensity, and Dance. We often find new friendships in those classes! Let the Beat Move You Listening to music during exercise can be a welcomed distraction or driving force during a workout. Music can encourage dynamic movement, improve training and Climbing the 40-foot Alpine Tower is one of the many adventures offered at Camp Erdman Family Staycation camps. “Music can encourage dynamic movement, improve training and performance, and alter perception of fatigue.” Free child watch while you work out is a popular Y Family Membership benefit.
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