Welcome to the category of my blog simply called ‘Healthy Tips.’ Many times, when I write articles for various publications, I need to find sources for the story as seen in Yahoo Shine (click here) or PBS (click here) about staying healthy. I was looking for experts and non-experts to chime in and give their favorite ‘tips’ to help kids and adults lead a healthy lifestyle.

The feedback for various stories was amazing. The sources had some fantastic points of view that could not be ignored, and I thought their opinions should be viewed on the Your Health Journal web site.

So, enjoy my new series, with some ‘great’ insight from some ‘great’ people giving exceptional and educational points of view.

The importance of families exercising together

Parents teach children the value of exercise. If children don’t see their parents exercise, the message isn’t heard as loudly or taken as seriously. Actions speak louder than words, especially when it comes to teaching kids the importance of regular physical activity.

Suggestions / creative ideas to get families to exercise together

– Sign up for a 5K together (younger children can do the one mile Fun Run). Train together and make it a tradition.

– Have a toddler? Try baby boot camp. It’s a fun way to meet other families with similar goals too.

Reasons why families are not exercising together as much in our modern day era.

Families are over-scheduled. And no one has time to exercise anymore. The trick is that everyone must find time to exercise, which means doing less of something else – such as watching TV.

– Kelly Borowiec: Fitness expert. Head of the Trainer Program at Wello. Responsible for overseeing 80 fitness professionals. Nationally recognized certifications.