It might take some coaxing to get the kids off the couch, but family fitness activities are a great way to get healthy and spend some quality time together this summer. The key is to keep it simple and fun for everyone. The following activities will engage the whole family and get everyone’s heart pumping!

You’ve heard it before: To reduce your overall body fat, you need to burn more kilojoules than you eat over the day, week or month. During exercise, your body uses carbs, fat and protein for fuel. During low-intensity exercise, fat is the main fuel source, but as the intensity increases, your body will start to use carbs as well. Protein is used as a last resort. So you are better off exercising at a lower intensity to reduce your body fat?

Whether you’re hooked on hand rolls or mad about maki, make sure you’re choosing the right option – not a kilojoule bomb. Check out this guide for the best and worst sushi

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Published in Marie Claire (November 2011)