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8 Fun (and Cheap!) Family Fitness Activities

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Fun Family Fitness, Father and daughter on seesaw at playground

Playground Playtime


Just as kids love rec time during the school day, they'll enjoy romping around the playground when school is out of session. When is the last time Dad tried his hand at crossing the monkey bars or doing some pull-ups? And when was Mom last on the swings, pumping her legs to get sky-high? Playgrounds offer fun physical activity for everyone — even if you're just chasing the kids around.

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