Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children


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Introduction


Even people who are very determined to keep up their healthy habits can lose them after they have children. Youngsters can demand so much of your time that you barely have time to breathe, let alone be physically active.

But there are ways to stay active that don't require a lot of extra time. You just need to figure out how to work activity into the other parts of your life.

What? - What is the medical information or key concepts related to the action? How much physical activity do you need to be healthy?

Why? - Why the action is important? Why is it important to you to be active?

How? - Learn the steps involved in taking action. How can you fit physical activity into your schedule?

Where? - Other resources and organizations that can help you take action Where to go from here

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Last updated: August 26, 2008
Author: Cynthia Tank
Reviewed By: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Heather Chambliss, PhD - Exercise Science/Weight Management
Editors: Katy E. Magee, MA, Michele Cronen

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