Macaroni Kid encourages quality family time and wellness in all that we do.  We know that families working towards a common goal can do anything (sky’s the limit!) when using teamwork and each other’s support.  We know bettering your family is your goal and we aim to give you some tools to do so.

So, consider this our fitness call to you and your family! Join us and get movin’! We’re going to challenge you and your family to move, skip, jump, walk, jog, hop, sprint, and have fun!  “Our Family Moves” is about making a commitment to move together.  Commit five minutes a day at first.  Commit to wellness.  Commit to family time.  Commit to supporting one another.  Commit to positive reinforcement. Commit to sharing a healthy meal.  Commit to healthier snacks.  Commit to more playing outside.  Yes, we’re asking you to commit to play!  We believe it’s true: “the family that plays together stays together!”

Here’s how it works:  Simply print this calendar every month.  Fill in your team’s names.  Discuss the challenge at the next family meeting or during family dinner and talk strategy!  Divide up the task so that it’s doable, yet challenging and rewarding for all.  Make a plan for the day, the week, and the month.  Build a language your family can commit to.  Create a family motto; “in it to win it!” or “all together now!”  Set mini goals towards the challenge.  Break it up, keep track, and most importantly, support one another!

Hang this “Our Family Moves” calendar on the fridge, or somewhere everyone can see, and remember to do your part each day.  This month, we’re challenging you and your family to do a 1,000 CRUNCHES!  Lie on back, knees bend, hands behind head or neck.  Using abdominals, lift shoulders and head off the floor to a 45 degree angle.  Repeat.  Again. And again.  Time to get those tummies workin'!

Brainstorm how many crunches each person must do a day to meet the goal as a team.  Your family can MOVE!  Ready?  Set....GO!

*Note: Macaroni Kid is not responsible for injury.  Consult your doctor before new exercises.