FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Family fitness dates are replacing the old school pizza and movie nights as more parents are realizing that the benefits of moving aren’t just about burning calories but setting an example for the next generation. We talked to three fitness experts to get a feel for what family fitness looks like in their homes and also got some tips to try with your kids.
BROOKE BURKE-CHARVET
This mother of four and former “Dancing with the Stars” co-host is all about sweating with her family.
“Leading by example has been the most valuable lesson for family fitness,” said Burke-Charvet, whose kids range from 9 to 17.
This family does a lot of moving together – they love hitting the track at nearby Pepperdine University. But it’s tough getting her teens to take the Booty Burn class she teaches because they think it’s too intense. Burke-Charvet is also a fan of hot yoga and spinning for herself.