Eastern Carolina Parent - April 2009 - (Page 19) eastern carolina be a child’s fitness role model continued from page 4 • Speak positively about your own exercise regimen around your kids. Your words and sentiments are powerful. Statements like, “I’m dreading my workout today” are just as influential as ones like “I can’t wait to break a sweat today.” Choose the right one. • Be knowledgeable about the latest studies on health and fitness, and impress your kids with the facts. They may roll their eyes and act disinterested, but they will see that you find the subject important enough to spend time learning about it. • Practice what you preach. Actually, don’t preach. When your child sees you make exercise part of your daily life, it does more to influence them than any preaching could ever do. • Set a fitness goal (to run a 5K, to lose 10 pounds, to kayak the length of your town’s lake, etc.) Tell your kids about your goal, and let them share in your joy when you accomplish it. • Flex your muscles. Be confident about your body and its abilities around your kids. • Give your kids the opportunity to witness you enjoying exercise- whether it’s exercise done with friends, your spouse, or on your own. • This last one hits close to home for me. Even though this article is about moms, as a child I often had the opportunity to watch my dad revel in exercise and sports because he was a physical education teacher. I witnessed the joy on his face during his class and the sweat dripping off of him chasing all the kids around during basketball games, running cross country outside, and enjoying a nice jog in the evenings with the family. As much as I hated to admit it during my teen years, my dad was my fitness role model. Do not underestimate the power you have to guide your kids down a healthy path. It starts with you! Keith Corder is the Director of ViQuest Center. His passion for fitness and helping families brought him and his family to Greenville several years ago. He is also the proud father of two children and a great husband. TM eastern carolina n Family FuPhotos! so iliam The W mily Fa n ard The How Familly Hank and T ess rles Mary Cha Phelps and Henry E-mail us photos of your family having fun! Hanna -S Charle cott, Mary s, Henr y, Huds on Visit www.easterncarolinaparent.com for more details. Bring more families into your business with Eastern Carolina Parent. eastern carolina TM We're the one place where families find fun! Ad/Editorial Deadline for MAY issue: www.easterncarolinaparent.com www.easterncarolinaparent.com Surf with us at APRIL 1 Eastern Carolina Parent : April 2009 http://www.easterncarolinaparent.com http://www.easterncarolinaparent.com http://www.easterncarolinaparent.com
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