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With the continuing rise of obesity in our society today, the importance of family fitness cannot be underestimated. Sharing physical activities with your family is not only a great health benefit for the ones you love the most, it also creates bonding experiences and memories you can cherish for a lifetime. Here are 7 fun summer exercises your family will love:

1. Walking/Hiking. Get your walk on! Buy a few pedometers and challenge your family members to see who walks the most in one day. Visit your local Zoo and walk those calories off as you enjoy the beautiful landscape and our furry or not so furry friends.
2. Swimming. A great low impact way to burn calories and a fun way to beat the heat. Try water aerobics. They are an excellent type of resistance training.
3. Water Parks. Get your cardio workout while walking, sliding, and climbing those endless stairs on your way to your slip and slide destination.
4. Cycling. A fun exercise for all ages! You will lose fat and burn calories by increasing your heart rate. And you get to decide the scenery you want to take in.
5. Backyard Badminton. Use your body’s full range of motion to lose those unwanted pounds. Did you know that Badminton is an Olympic sport?
6. Rebounding. A mini trampoline is a fun exercise for all. It’s easy on the joints, gives a great cardio workout, works all of your muscle groups, and stimulates your cells and increases your circulation. You will feel like a kid again and your this is one exercise your family is sure to enjoy!
7. Water games. Marco Polo, Beach Ball Volleyball, and Frisbee Tag will provide plenty of exercise and fun for your family.

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