Family Routines

Articles about integrating exercise into daily family life and establishing active routines that work for everyone. Topics include scheduling workouts around work, managing children's activity levels, and encouraging reluctant family members to participate.

Exercise as Recreation Rather Than a Chore
Exercise as Recreation Rather Than a Chore
Turn exercise into something you actually enjoy by doing it with friends or finding a time that fits your life.
Finding an Activity to Suit Everyone
Finding an Activity to Suit Everyone
Getting the whole family to enjoy exercise together means finding an activity that works for everyone's age and interests.
Finding Time to Exercise
Finding Time to Exercise
How to squeeze exercise into a busy schedule by building it into your daily routine and choosing activities you actually enjoy.
Fit and Healthy Holiday Activities
Fit and Healthy Holiday Activities
Stay active on holiday without sacrificing relaxation—try these fun, family-friendly ways to keep fit during your time away.
Fitness: Help an Unenthusiastic Partner to Join in
Fitness: Help an Unenthusiastic Partner to Join in
Get your reluctant partner excited about family fitness by understanding their concerns and finding ways to bring them on board.
Fitting Fitness Around Your Job
Fitting Fitness Around Your Job
Exercise doesn't have to stop just because your job is demanding or keeps you on the road, here's how to fit workouts around your schedule.
How Much Is Too Much Exercise?
How Much Is Too Much Exercise?
Your body sends signals when exercise becomes excessive, from nagging injuries to unhealthy weight loss, here's how to recognise the warning signs.
Rainy Day Fitness
Rainy Day Fitness
Keep your family active on rainy days with indoor sports and gym workouts that boost mood and fitness year-round.
Sensible Bedtimes for Your Children
Sensible Bedtimes for Your Children
Getting your child to bed at the right time helps them sleep better, do better at school, and have more energy throughout the day.
The Benefits to Family Life of Exercising Together
The Benefits to Family Life of Exercising Together
Exercising together as a family builds quality time, shared interests and stronger bonds that individual workouts just can't match.
The Cost of Family Exercising
The Cost of Family Exercising
Many families skip exercise because they think it's expensive, but free or low-cost options can work just as well and keep everyone active together.