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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When I was a kid, my idea of exercise was to throw neon-orange snack puffs into mouth ... really, really fast. It was like golf, if golf dyed your fingers orange and made you sick to your stomach. 10 Ways to Get Your Family off the Couch Nowadays, I have a gym membership, which is either a great way to get more exercise, or a really expensive place to buy bottled water. Which Sport Is Right for Your Child? How Do You Encourage Kids' Fitness? 6 Ways to Get Kids Moving The gym thing probably isn't going to work out for the whole family, though. It's pricey, and almost no kid in the world gets excited about the idea of running on a treadmill. 12 Rainy Day Activities Top Toys for Active Families 5 Activities to Do With Your Kids I'm embarrassed to say that I never even thought of No. 4 ("Host a Dance Party") as exercise. I just thought of it as what I do when I'm supposed to be babysitting my nephew. Active Party Games for Kids Want Fun? Just Add Water Create a Simple Family Fitness Plan This is true: "Incorporating small but significant changes into your daily routines can make a big difference." Schedule one dance party per day, for example, and you'll have the fittest (and most awesome) family on the block. Forget Exercise: Have Fun! Dos and Don'ts for Helping Kids Enjoy Exercise Today Ads News 10 NBC Jogos 10 10 Plus Symantec 10 Boletin 10 10 Featured Articles 380 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Top 5 Unusual Football Injuries Scientists See Summer Full of Global Warming Signs Dr. Laura Will Not Renew Her Radio Contract How to Announce Your Engagement Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement