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Girl doing backbend; UW Health Pediatric Fitness Clinic Summertime Fitness ContractResearch from the UW Health Pediatric Fitness Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin demonstrates that fitness and health actually decline in many school age kids over their summer vacation months.

 

To help kids stay in shape and commit to good health, the Pediatric Fitness Clinic developed a Summer Fitness Contract.

 

Commit to staying fit all summer by signing the Summer Fitness Contract.
 
The contract offers four simple things that parent(s) and children can do together to increase health and fitness over the summer:
  • Limit sugary drinks
  • Eat at least 2 servings of fruits and vegetables (it's less than the recommended amount, but it's a start!)
  • Limit screen time to two hours or less each day (that includes television, computers, handheld game devices)
  • Increase active living
Working together, parents and their kids can stay healthy and active all summer long.
 
Healthy Eating
 
The Pediatric Fitness team has compiled a list of delicious recipes that can help your child enjoy healthful meals and snacks - from summer snack recipes like fabulous fruit smoothies to healthy takes on meal classics like meatloaf and chili. For meal ideas, check out our Healthy Recipes for Kids.
 
Healthy Living
 
Being active is good for the whole family. There's all kinds of ways the family can stay fit and enjoy the summer together, including:
  • Walk, instead of drive, to do errands whenever possible
  • Ride your bike (and always wear your helmet)
  • Plant a garden (and don't forget to weed it throughout the summer)
  • Go for a picnic
  • Take a trip to the beach
  • Play frisbee
  • Go canoeing
  • Hike in the woods. Wisconsin has numerous beautiful state parks.
  • Visit the zoo and see how the animals keep cool in the summer
And always remember to protect your skin with sunscreen during any outdoor activity.
 
The kids activity pyramid can help you get started with more ideas to bring activity into your week.

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