The dog days of summer are winding down, and it is time to send the kids back to school. The end of summer is the beginning of more structured routines for many parents and children. It can also be the beginning of establishing he
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althy routines for your family if you set yourself up for success at the beginning of the new school year.
Plan healthy meals in advance It’s not easy to adjust to a new school year routine, but healthy eating doesn’t have to be sacrificed during the rush. Meal planning allows time for packing healthy lunches, preparing healthy meals ahead of time, and keeps your family on track to enjoy healthy meals all week. Take advantage of extra hours on Sunday afternoons by baking chicken, boiling eggs, preparing salads, or cleaning fresh fruit.
Schedule your workouts FitClub’s hours and class schedules offer opportunities for exercise no matter what your work or school schedule has in store. Whether it’s planning a workout after dropping the kids off at school or fitting in a workout during your lunch break, FitClub’s doors are open and there’s a class waiting for you. Set yourself up for success by scheduling your workout like any other work or family obligation and make that time on your calendar a sacred appointment with yourself.
Do your homework Just like the kids have to do their homework in the evenings, make packing your gym bag part of your nightly homework. Lay out your workout clothes and gear, pack a healthy snack, and set the alarm clock early enough to allow plenty of time to get to that early morning workout class or cardio machine.
If you’re planning to exercise at the end of your own busy workday, plan in advance to give yourself enough time to enjoy your workout before dinner and homework routines begin.
Childcare FitClub offers free childcare to its members at all three FitClub locations, making it even easier to get in a workout before heading home for the night. After school, let the kids enjoy downtime with other kids at FitClub while you make yourself a priority. Happy, healthy parents make excellent role models for children. During the school week, FitClub’s childcare is accessible until 8:30PM. FitClub even offers weekend childcare so you can enjoy your workout and know that your children are being cared for.
If the kids are older and have their own athletic schedules, consider your workout regimen your practice schedule and stick to it. School teams are teaching your children about the importance of schedules and discipline and your own workout plan can be that for you. Take a class at FitClub with like minded individuals and consider that your team.
Starting a back-to-school routine is never easy, but by starting your own healthy routine at the same time the kids are adjusting to a back-to-school routine sets you up for success all year. With a little preparation and homework, both parents and children can enjoy a healthy school year with FitClub!
