I wish I'd read this article when my children were younger - I always felt guilty taking time for me

[backintime]

runnersworld.com/uk/news/a2...

The children of more active mums are more likely to be active!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

It’s nice to see research backing the inspire those kids to be active school of thought... didn’t know it was more about the mums... should I drag Mrs UNM out of her chair and down to the park? 🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Wait until it's cooler...🙃

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I think I’m better waiting until hell freezes over... I don’t want the lawyers bills!

[backintime Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

You might be surprised - maybe you should try it

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to backintime]

I’m not sure I’m a fast enough runner for the inevitable reaction 🤣

[backintime Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

well you see, you'd have her running already

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to backintime]

Not necessarily... I’m just wondering how far I’d need to be away before a knitting needle couldn’t be used as a mini javelin!

[backintime Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

ha ha ha true dat

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Love it! 26 here at the moment

[backintime Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

it's 30 in my bedroom, I think it's cooler outside maybe

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Only 64 here whatever that is in new money!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Really interesting...I and husband were always active..rock climbing.. walking, cycling etc..and small ones followed the habits from a young age. I gave up serious rock climbing when we had the children..we felt one us, should be safe and around for them. The girls rode..swam and one played rugby..they are still active now...

Really good read...thanks you..

[backintime Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Mine are quite fit, school is pretty good here about that

my eldest has played football since he was 5, he has training now twice a week and a match on Sundays

my daughter is following a cabinetmaking professional qualification and the school make sure that she does core training and light weights to maintain the long hours at the workbench

my youngest was doing gym but has been on crutches twice last year, plus an operation on his hand, so he'll be back to sport in September hopefully if he stops giving me frequent flier miles at the A&E

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to backintime]

Oh gosh.. these youngsters! Fabulous children.. and a cabinet maker !!! Wow... I shall know where to come for some designer work x

[Buddy34 Graduate]

I think all mum's or dad's feel guilty at one time or another. It's just part of being a parent 😊

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Good article. This bit sums it up, really: “Exercise makes me a better person, it improves my mental health and helps to alleviate my stress. So, it's important for me to prioritise my fitness which in turn benefits everyone, especially my family.“