Family Fitness: Strong Roots Produce Beautiful Leaves

With Mothers' Day upon us, we've been thinking... Are you looking for the perfect way to spend some quality time with mom? Or Mom, are you looking for ways to spend quality time with your kids? Is fitness a part of your life? Is it a part of your family life?

This May we are offering a Mother's Day exclusive: Mother/Child Fitness Consulting. Why you ask? Well...

Being active together is part of being a positive role model as a parent and plays a large part in teaching confidence and independence. Here are a few reasons to make exercise part of your family time.

• Exercising together is an opportunity to be away from all the other pressures of life. You can relax and focus on the person you are with and the task at hand. Being active together makes your relationship stronger and you develop a mutual respect for each other's strengths and weakness.
• Family fitness time gives you the opportunity to inspire your children. Tell them they can become whatever they want to be, let know know they need to be able to take care of themselves and be self-sufficient. Then show them how to take responsibility for their body. By your actions, inspire them and really "walk the talk."
• Doing activities together, rather than sitting on the couch shows your children you don't have to be an athlete to be in shape, you just have to be willing to put forth a little effort.
• Young or old, exercise helps one lose weight, build confidence, and make healthy choices. If YOU exercise, feel fit and strong, then your children will grow to have a healthy self image and feel confident about their own body.

Feeling inspired but don't know where to start? It is our passion at Cudly Massage and Wellness to help you live healthier. We want fitness to be a part of your overall healthy lifestyle. No matter the age of your children, or parents, our Health and Fitness Specialist will meet with you, listen to your goals, and put together a one of a kind fitness program for you and your lifestyle.

I know, you are sitting there reading this and thinking, "That sounds great, but..." my kids are so busy, my kids are so little, my kids are adults...  Here are a few examples of how family fitness is helpful at all stages.

Parents with little ones:

• Care for yourself so you can care for your little ones.
• Show them fitness is as much a part of your life as brushing your teeth daily!
• Little one’s depend on you a lot make sure you are healthy enough to give them all they need.
• Model good habits.
• Incorporate your little ones into your fitness. Let us show you some exercises you can do with your little ones.

Parents with elementary school age children:

• Teach them good habits.
• Show them you are never too busy to spend time with them.
• Offer variety, let them choose an activity to do together.
• Help build strength and confidence.

Parents with Jr. High to High Schoolers:

• Show them how to care for their bodies.
• Show them strong is beautiful.
• Help them find activities they like/enjoy.
• Build a bond and spend time with them.

Parents of adult children:

• Being healthy can start at any age.
• Spending quality time together.

Children of seniors:

• Show them it’s never too late to start making changes.
• Spend time together.
• Be each other’s accountability partner.
• Help them keep their independence.
• Gaining strength, balance and endurance will help them spend time with their children and grandchildren.

Let us help you make fitness a fun and positive part of your family's lifestyle. This May, make an appointment for Mom. A child is just $20 more if he/she comes to the same appointment. This is a $45 savings on every appointment throughout the session. Click here to schedule an initial consultation.

“But when you’re in your teens you don’t want to talk to your mom that much,” Morgan recalls.

“Now we’re definitely closer than we ever were when I was in high school. We talk about school, friends, everything; and we have fun at the fitness classes. My friends think my mom is one of the cool moms, and they all wish they could work out with their moms, too!”

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