Finding ways to get the family moving is not only good for your children's health, but it is good for your own health. Children should be getting at least 60 minutes of moving (physical activity) on most days to benefit their health and wellness. Parents can also benefit by getting up and moving.

Modern devices make it easier for people to move very little during their day. For health sake, we need to get people up and being more physically active. We need to Move it Move it!

Move it! Move it!

Madagascar the film was released in 2005. I think one of the best things about the movie was the song by King Julian, "I Like To Move It." I am waiting for someone to release the "Move it Move it" song from Madasgar as a motivational exercise video. It is just one of those songs that gets you up and moving (and even grooving).

There is another version of the song that played at the end of the movie was my daughter's favorite song. Every time we watched the film that summer we had to wait around for the credits, so the girls could "Move it Move it!"

I have also used the song as wake up and "Move it Move it" to get the girls out of bed in the morning.

Reasons to Get your Children to Move it Move it!

There are many benefits to getting your kids moving. Physical activity has benefits for both the body and the mind.

• Benefits for the Body 
  • Builds and maintain their bones, muscles and joints.
  • Increases flexibility and posture.
  • Increases heart and lung endurance (cardio-respiratory).
  • Helps in maintaining or controlling their weight.
  • Increases your overall fitness.

• Benefits for the Mind 
  • Makes you feel good.
  • Improves self-esteem.
  • Helps children to manage stress.
  • Promotes positive mental health.
  • Reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.
  • Improves sleep.

Ways to Move it Move it!

There are many ways to get your family moving. Find activities that every one enjoys and then get the family out to Move it Move it! Here are some suggestions to get your family moving:

• Dancing (To Move it Move it!)
• Walking
• Walking the dog.
• Bicyling
• Hiking
• Inline Skating, Rollerblading
• Swimming
• Playing soccer or basketball
• Learning Yoga, Martial Arts
• Tennis
• Raquetball
• Snow shoeing
• Skiing cross country or downhill
• Ice Skating
• Gardening
• Golfing (with pulling or carrying your clubs)
• Bouncing (To Move it Move it!)

Move it Move it on Amazon

Love it video clip?

You can order a copy of the Madagascar CD.

The Madagascar CD inlucdes includes the film version of "I Like To Move It" as sung by King Julian a.k.a Sacha Baron.

Put on the CD, put it in your portable CD player and "I Like to Move It!" is sure to get you and your family moving.

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