April 22nd...who do you influence?

My brother Derek, is in town visiting from Fort Mac, and we were down in the gym working out yesterday doing our thing, when my son came in and decided to join us.  He was very enthusiastic, and wanted to copy everything we were doing...I even had him hanging off the pull up bar!  To my son, this was effortless and play time.  I was reminded at that moment, just how much of an influence we have on our children and how they view exercise.  If you want healthy kids then it has to start with you, your actions and your attitude, towards exercise and good food choices.  Try to include them in picking out healthy snacks and let them choose a healthy activity, like going to the beach, looking for treasures or going on a hike.  Here are some actions shots of Chase working out!

 Chase doing a Bench Press...looks pretty intense with his socks on and feet crossed!

 He was about to get fancy and do the "bridge" on the bench...he said it would challenge his core and balance more that way.

While Uncle Derek is pounding out push ups, Chase decide to take a rest and flex a little muscle for us!