So you finally convinced your teen to join the gym this summer and you’re thinking about getting fit yourself. Or maybe you’ve been a GoodLife Member for years and you’re happy to pass along a love of exercise to your kids. No matter which road to health you’re taking, it’s always easier to travel with friends and family. (Except that time we all drove down to Florida. That was a disaster.)
And with that in mind, here are four activities your family can have fun doing together.
Swimming
As the temperature outside rises, the need to keep cool outdoors increases. The best way to stay cool and get some exercise in? Swimming! We mean more than just drifting around on an inflatable mattress. Play some “Marco Polo”. Chase each other around the pool. Make a whirlpool. The water resistance works the leg muscles and is gentle on your joints, so make sure to include grandma and grandpa.
Dancing
You can’t help but have fun when you dance. Sure, you might feel some embarrassment at first. But when you’re in a group and you’re dancing to some awesome Caribbean beats in a Zumba class, the embarrassment fades fast. Plus, if you’re a teen, it’s a great way to get your parents to listen to some popular music.
Running
Teens are great at running — you can often find them running after the school bus when they’re late and it’s already driven by. Some of our Members run in marathons, some run for a cure, and some just run because they can. Regardless of what you’re running for, it’s more social of a sport than you might think. Get your family involved. Run a relay or a 5k together.
Biking
Whether you’ve got a unicycle, a tricycle, a two-seater, a bicycle with a kiddie hatchback, or just a plain ol’ bicycle, you are already participating in one of the most trusted combinations of transportation and exercise. Take advantage of some of Canada’s beautiful parks, or one of the many biking trails throughout our cities, and go for a family bike ride. Don’t forget your helmet.
What about my 8 year old and 11 year old???
While Goodlife crawls with teenagers all summer, my kids who are dying to come workout and really need to establish some good exercise habits can’t – the childcare is designed for infants, my kids hate it – what’s up with that?
Hi Adrienne – our Teen Fitness program is for 12-17 year olds during the summer months. It’s great to hear about your kids’ enthusiasm for fitness and staying active, we do however, have to consider the safety of all our Members. If you’d like to see if there are any other options available at the club, I encourage you to visit the club and speak to one of our Associates or give us a call at: 1.800.387.2524.
Why is the pool closed to teens?
Hi I am trying to sign my daugher up for the free summer membership and I am having trouble accessing it online. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Joy, what problems are you experiencing? Have you tried refreshing the page? Let us know the details of what’s happening and which browser you’re using and we’ll hopefully get to the bottom of the issue.
Hi there I my self was able to join one of my kids but the other two i have not recived an email for letting me know they have joined should I call what is the wasaga beach number?
Thanks
B.J
Hi BJ,
If you could call our Member Experience line at 1-800-387-2524 they will be able to check if your other two children’s registration went through properly.
my daughter is 11 and she wants to go to the gym. is there anything for her?
Hi Alisha,
Unfortunately our program for Teen Fitness is only available for teens ages 12 to 17. We look forward to having her join the program next year!
I also encourage you to visit the GoodLife Kids Foundation website, as they have a lot of great ideas for helping younger kids get active. http://www.goodlifekids.com
Would my 20 year old brother be able to sign me up?
Hi Jeff,
You have to come into the club with your legal guardian (your parents) in order to complete the registration. Unfortunately, if your brother isn’t your legal guardian, he won’t be able to do this for you.