Take our test and find out if you need to incorporate more activity into your life.

1. When your family has a free day together, you are most likely to:

A. Go out to a movie or spend the day lounging.
B. Pack a picnic and hit the trails for a day-long family hike.
C. Grab a basketball and shoot some hoops for a few hours.

2. Your family is happiest when:

A. We can enjoy some quite time.
B. We can do something together.
C. We can be outside and active.

3. How often does your family do something active each week?

A. Maybe once a week.
B. A couple times a week.
C. We try to do something active together each day.

4. Do your children participate in any team sports or fitness classes (like karate or swim lessons)?

A. No, not really.
B. At least once a year.
C. They love it and are involved in something all year long.

5. How much time does your child spend on the computer, watching TV, and/or playing video games each day?

A. 4 – 6 hours
B. 2 – 3 hours
C. Less than two

6. Do you and your partner participate in physical activity?

A. No, not really.
B. Yes, we go to the gym or get outdoors when we can.
C. Absolutely! We both fit in time to work out nearly every day.

7. Do you visit your community’s recreational facilities (parks, pools, skating rinks, etc.)?

A. I don’t know if our town has any!
B. We venture out when we can.
C. Yes! We love them and visit often.

SUMMARIES & SCORING

Mostly As: Time to make a change. Feeling stuck or don’t know where to start a family fitness plan? Reach out to your child’s school, look for a community center, or ask friends what their families enjoy doing. Incorporating some form of physical activity into your family’s lifestyle is a great way to bond, but it is essential to you and your children’s health, too.

Mostly Bs: Although you’re on a healthy fitness path, there may be some room for improvement. Look for additional activities your family can do together. Try going for an after dinner walk a few times each week, plan weekend hikes and bike rides, or consider joining the local YMCA and signing up for family fitness classes or team sports.

Mostly Cs: You’re setting a great example! Not only are you on the right track, you’re building a solid foundation for your children’s future health. We salute you for providing a wonderful fitness foundation for your family.