Board games are great family fun, but how can you also get a good workout in when you're strapped for time and committed to spending time with your family? Make it active! Here's how to do it:

1. Predetermine actions for specific game pieces or destinations--For example, every time that you land on a yellow-colored space, do 10 jumping jacks while singing your favorite song.
2. Act out instructions--For example, if the directions say to move two spaces forward, move two spaces forward while jogging in place for 2 minutes.
3. Give bonus points--For example, each player may be able to earn an additional space if they could run around the house twice before it's her or his turn again.
4. Add exercise rules--For example, when a player rolls doubles, she or he chooses her or his favorite exercise for all players to do.

You may think of your own modifications to your favorite games or even create your own active board game.

More fun stuff to do with your kids coming soon