If you prepare your exercise sessions and program sensibly, help your family and friends to understand why you want to and need to exercise, and look at it in a new light yourself, you can easily eliminate any roadblocks that you may have.

Exercise With Your Family

When you include family activities that can be used as exercise, you will create a strong family commitment and support system. You can use the following exercise guidelines to make exercise fun for you and your family, and see some actual physical results.

• Go for daily walks with your entire family. If your children are old enough to ride a bike or roller blade, let them while you walk, jog, ride a bike or roller blade yourself;

• Get a baby jogger. You don't have to run or jog; walking at a fast pace will do just as good, but you should get a baby jogger they're much easier and smoother than a regular stroller for this;

• Whenever you and your spouse or friends have free time, use it to go for a hike, a day of fun with the kids in the park, etc. When kids are at a park you'll get a lot of exercise because I'm sure you're aware that all children love to go up and down on the slide, swing etc. and they always want their parents to do it with them, so do it;

• At home, get yourself a stationary bike. They're easy and convenient, and most importantly quiet. So you can hop on it and exercise when your little one is taking a nap;

• Make sure your spouse knows how you feel and what you want to accomplish;

• Take the stairs wherever you go instead of the elevators;

• Play your children's games with them: hopscotch, kick ball, jump rope or what ever they come up with;

• Take the dog for a walk;

• Walk your children to school if it's nearby just or park your car nearby and walk the rest of the way;

• As a family, select tasks that can come after you exercise; 

• Stay organized. When the rest of your life is operating smoothly you'll easily fit exercise in;

• Stick to a routine. Many women get up early to exercise before the day starts;

• Walk whenever possible. To and from church, work, the store, or a friend's home;

• Schedule exercise appointments just like you would any other meeting or obligation;

• Always keep an upbeat point of view about exercise. Realize that it's a part of life and that it's very important not only for your health, but for the health of your entire family.

You know that it's good for you, so make it a part of your every day routine. You can effectively exercise while keeping up with your other everyday-jobs. 

Think about your current health and fitness situation, and imagine where you'll be very soon if you use just some of the exercise tips mentioned. The best way to have a stress free family life, good health and the body you desire, is through consistent exercise. 

But It's Important To Remember...

You must exercise on a regular basis if you are to notice any positive results. Whether it's using some of the methods mentioned here or taking it a step further and buying some home exercise equipment or going to the gym to have a short but very productive exercise session, you must make an effort to do it consistently. You are your own best guide to what is right for you when it comes to exercise. Through exercise you'll receive many different health benefits, and a terrific family life can also be added to that list.

Phil Beckett is the author of The New Women's Guide To Successful Weight Loss & Fitness. He's helped thousands of women with their weight loss, health & fitness goals over the past 14 years. Visit http://www.womens-health-fitness.com to contact Phil