Fitting in Fitness With Your Family!- Healthy Travel Tips, Part V of V

Most of my travels revolve around seeing the family I love, who happen to be spread all around the country! That’s why part of my summer travels lead me back to my home state of Florida. I was lucky enough to not only get in time in Miami but also time on the peaceful Gulf shores with my family, including my sister and her hubby and kids who met me there from Virginia.

While I was visiting with them, I took advantage of the beautiful shoreline to keep my travels healthy and fit in my 12 Minute Workouts and some yoga on the beach; you know I love a no-gym required workout! After seeing my blog post about the 12 Minute Workout and seeing me workout on the beach, my 7 year old niece, Hailey, asked if we could workout together, doing both the 12 Minute Workout AND some yoga! Needless to say,I was more than happy to have her as my workout partner (Wait til you see her in this video; she is quite the inspiration to children and grown-ups alike!). I love getting my fitness on, especially with kids, and my heart melts every time I get to share my yoga practice with children!

What transpired was a beautiful, fun, and memorable morning. I don’t think there is anything more valuable you can share with your family than your time and showing them how to live a healthy life, especially with the children in your family. I think we often forget that children want our love, time, and attention more than any toy out there. By fitting in fitness with them, we not only give them all those things but we also lead by example as to how to have a happy, healthy, and empowered life! What a gift! And the added bonus is that you don’t have to add working out as another thing on your to-do list. Combine it with family fun whenever possible and everyone’s needs get met!

So the next time you are traveling to see family, see if you can intertwine your fam bam time with some fam fitness time. Believe me, your visit will have a healthy influence that they will remember. (My sister told me that Hailey showed her exactly how to do the workout when they got back home. That’s a family keepsake that never goes outta style!)

How do you fit in fitness with your family while traveling? And let me know if this video and this amazing young lady inspires you!