Navigating busy schedules can make staying active a challenge. For young girls entering secondary school, sports often take a backseat due to self-confidence, physical changes, time constraints, and societal pressures1. Similarly, parents face difficulty incorporating exercise into their lives amidst work commitments and family responsibilities.
Whether you're a parent, guardian, or influential figure in a child's life, you can make a positive impact2. Physical activity isn't just about fitness goals; it's about creating lasting memories. Make family fitness a shared experience—challenge each other, race to the supermarket, stroll to the park, or go on a bike ride. Be each other's motivation and champion.
We invited four families to the Melwood Training Centre to understand the importance of male role models and how dads can stay active with their daughters. The families met with Natasha Dowie, ex-professional women’s player, and ambassador for Liverpool Football Club, to discover how she and her dad, Bob, find their family fitness. Interested in their story? Watch the film below:
Feeling inspired?
Lauren Davenport, senior physiologist at AXA Health has put together some activities for you to try at home with your family:
Progress tracker
Need help staying motivated? Use a points system where each game earns you points.
The winner at the end of two weeks gets a prize, the loser gets a forfeit! Download our handy progress tracker to help you stay active with your family.