Do the turkey trot this Thanksgiving
By Kathy Kaehler
Most of us end up feeling like a stuffed turkey after Thanksgiving. But once you’ve enjoyed your meal and had some time to relax, why not get the whole gang moving rather than hitting the couch?
You’ll all feel better once you’ve snapped out of that turkey coma. Plus, exercise can be a great way to spend time together as a family.
Here are some ideas for family fitness fun to enjoy over the Thanksgiving holiday:
*Turkey trot. You don’t have to run like participants do in some of the organized turkey trots around the country. You could go for a light jog or even just take a brisk walk. Bring the dog along, too. Enjoy the company and the autumn scenery -- the sky, sunset and fall foliage. A good 20-minute turkey trot will help you feel refreshed and energized.
*Flag football. Football is the game du jour for Thanksgiving. But instead of watching it on TV all day, why not get a game of your own going? You probably have enough participants around the house to make for one lively showdown.
*Wheelbarrow races. Turn raking the leaves into some good old-fashioned fun. Gather the leaves up, jump into the piles and then get some wheelbarrow races going.
After all this activity, you might just have enough energy to slice a little piece of pumpkin pie when you head back indoors.
Happy Thanksgiving!
