How to start playing sports with the whole family and not quit in a month

Discuss the start with your family

Try to explain to your family that being together is not a bad idea. They not only improve health, but also bring people closer together, give everyone pleasant emotions. And it’s easier to keep to the schedule when you’re not alone.

Become an example for your family

If loved ones ignore your suggestions or avoid any physical activity, try starting alone. A positive example can also be contagious.

It will be even more effective if you ask your family to become a support group: you running, and they play or stroll slowly. Team sports are even easier: someone will definitely want to throw the ball with you. And there it is already not far from active training.

Choose the right sport

When everyone is ready to practice, make a list of the sports that each family member enjoys. It is likely that some of the options will overlap - and that's the place to start. If there are no intersections, or, conversely, there are too many of them, you can sort the disciplines by voting. If there are few ideas, you do not need to worry: while you are trying those that are, new ones may appear.

When you decide on the list and agree on where to start, it's worth attending a test lesson. If everyone likes it, great, you can move on to regular training. If not, try the next step. And with ambiguous impressions, it will not hurt to explore similar options. For example, if lawn tennis seems difficult, but interesting, you can go to badminton.

So, through trial and error, you will find the right sport.

Schedule your classes

To get started, try to create a schedule for a week or a month. Consider work, school, household chores, and be sure to allow time for rest. It is important to define at least one or two windows a week and start practicing: gradually a habit will form.

I recommend exercising in the morning to invigorate and set the right mindset for the day. This is good if you don't need to travel anywhere and get ready for a long time. For example, for a joint run, it is enough to get up early and go outside together. At home, you can collectively do gymnastics or yoga.

Another option is training in weekends. Even if there are a lot of household chores, everyone will definitely succeed in carving out an hour for sports. Well, or a couple of hours, if you want to expand the range of activities and go to the gym, play football or swim in the pool together.

Combine sports

When you manage to integrate the first classes into the schedule and constantly attend them, you can think about a new discipline. If you combine exercises, they will not turn into a routine, and the development of muscles and skills will be more harmonious. For example, swimming is good for the muscle corset, and basketball teaches teamwork.

Remember, it's important not to overuse. If you feel that there are too many to do, it is better to remove some of the activities.

Keep a log of achievements

this one good way keep motivated. On the one hand, all the successes are noted and progress becomes visible, and on the other, I want to achieve more in order to make a new entry in the journal.

Mark the starting point — the initial results for each family member. And then update the data monthly.

Try to write down even small achievements, they should become a reason for pride and praise. And at the end of the month, you can compare old and new indicators, rejoice at success and even arrange small celebrations with the presentation of small gifts. So working on your results will turn into an enjoyable game.

Support each other

This applies to all spheres of life, sports will be no exception. Support can be both physical and moral. For example, if the child does not succeed pull up, you can start doing exercises together to strengthen the arms and back, or add elastic bands to reduce weight and make the task easier. And you can also talk about your own failures and so show that everyone has difficulties, but it is really possible to cope with them.

Keep track of the load

Be sure to pay attention to the condition of relatives, especially children. If after class they are lethargic, cannot catch their breath for a long time, are not in the mood, then, most likely, load too high and not good. In this case, it is worth reducing the number of approaches, training time, or taking longer breaks.

If you get too tired, there will be no benefit from exercising, and the desire to exercise will soon disappear even from enthusiasts.

Skip classes sometimes

Nothing bad will happen if you do this every 1-2 months. These breaks are essential to stay motivated and not fatigued. When one or more family members are too lazy to go to workout, allow them and yourself to relax and skip the class. Spend your free time differently: go to the cinema or cafe, take a walk in the park or arrange an evening board games.

The main thing is that absenteeism does not become a habit. Resting is good, but discipline is important too.