Exercise
Our family decided a few months ago that we would like to start a more formalized program of exercise as a homeschool project. The boys were finding that they were not getting enough exercise in the wintertime and we all wanted to be more active and athletic anyway. We searched around and found a program whereby we would alternate aerobic and weight exercises on opposite days. The aerobics included power yoga for flexibility and kickboxing as the high energy component. The weigh program used either resistance bands or weights based on personal preference. We have being doing this six days a week for the most part since April, though Allan joined in later because he was busy with the transfer and we all took a week or so off during the move.

What benefits we are enjoying! I am feeling much more energetic, as everyone has agreed. Our flexibility has increased quite a bit (I can again do the splits, it's been a while since I was in gymnastics) and we are finding we have less muscle aches because we are strengthening our whole body rather than stressing certain over-used muscles. We are all doing it as a family and even Brendan is joining in... what a great way to teach our children life-long skills that they can enjoy into adulthood. Fitness is an important part of healthy living, I hope our program will encourage our children to continue incorporating exercise for their entire lives, just as I plan to.