Tip of the Day!

Active Alternatives to TV

While exercise should be a part of everyone's daily routine, research shows physical activity drops when kids hit the teenage years. A busy schedule doesn't always translate into an active lifestyle. Help your children be active and stay fit this summer. (And consider adopting these ideas yourself!)
 •Get off the phone. Walk and talk with friends in person.


•Turn off the TV. Play tennis, go in-line skating, hiking or dancing.


•Turn off the computer. Sign up for a community summer sports team.


•Volunteer for community service — for example at a community garden, home-building project, community clean-up or summer camp.


•Baby-sit and take the kids to a park or on a bike ride.


Being active now also helps reduces their risk of chronic health problems later in life. Encourage your children to engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.


Produced by ADA's Public Relations Team.