Guide to Leading an Active Life

The NXT ERA Guide to Leading an Active Life:

NXT ERA parents, it’s time for a wake-up call! If we want our kids to live full, vibrant lives, we’ve got to show them the way. We can’t sit back and hope they’ll develop healthy habits on their own. No, WE have to lead. We have to model what it means to live actively, intentionally, and with energy. Your kids deserve it, and YOU deserve it too!

We’re building a future of health, strength, and vitality—so let’s jump in, no excuses!

1. Family Fun = Family Fitness

Listen, being active doesn’t mean torturing yourself with boring workouts. This is about injecting FUN into your family’s day-to-day life. You don’t need a gym membership to get moving. Your living room, backyard, or local park is all you need to get started!

Challenge your kids to a game of tag, have a race to the end of the block, or crank up some music and have a full-blown dance battle in the kitchen. The point is to get moving together, laughing, sweating, and having a blast. When fitness feels like fun, your kids won’t even realize they’re building healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

2. Make Movement Part of Your Family DNA

This isn’t just about squeezing in a workout here or there. We’re talking about making physical activity part of who you are as a family. It’s got to be non-negotiable. Busy day? So what! There are always ways to move if you’re intentional.

Turn your everyday routine into opportunities for movement. Got errands to run? Park farther away and walk those extra steps. Waiting for dinner to cook? Drop down and do some push-ups while you wait. Challenge your kids to a squat contest while you brush your teeth. The point is: no excuses. Movement becomes automatic when it’s built into the rhythm of your life.

3. Push Your Limits—Show Them What You’re Made Of!

Parents, let’s be real for a second: If we’re not pushing ourselves, how can we expect our kids to? Leading an active life means embracing physical challenges, even when they’re tough. Don’t just tell your kids to finish that hike or try that new sport—SHOW them what it means to step up and push through discomfort.

Set big goals and chase them. Train for a family 5K, climb that challenging mountain, or just take on a personal fitness challenge that gets you out of your comfort zone. When your kids see you tackling your physical goals head-on, they’ll learn that challenges aren’t something to avoid—they’re something to conquer. That’s the NXT ERA mindset!

4. Fuel for the Fight: Eat Like You Mean It

You wouldn’t put cheap gas in a race car, so why would you fuel your family’s bodies with junk? If you want to live an active life, you’ve got to fuel up with the right stuff. Teach your kids that what they eat gives them the power to run faster, jump higher, and feel better.

Make healthy eating part of your family’s active lifestyle. Get your kids involved in meal planning—let them pick out colorful veggies or choose energy-boosting snacks for after their activities. When they understand the connection between what they eat and how they perform, they’ll start making smarter choices on their own.

5. Be the Example—No More Sitting on the Sidelines!

NXT ERA parents, it’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. If you want your kids to live active, vibrant lives, it starts with YOU. You are their first and most important role model. If you’re prioritizing your health, they will too. But if you’re making excuses, don’t be surprised if they do the same.

Get out there and move. Make time for your own fitness, whether that’s a morning run, a yoga session, or just a walk around the block. When your kids see that you take your health seriously, they’ll follow your lead. Let’s show them that being active is a lifestyle, not a chore.

6. Celebrate Every Win Like It’s the Super Bowl

Every step forward is a victory, so celebrate it! Don’t wait for big milestones—acknowledge the small wins that add up to a healthier, more active family. Did you and your kids hit a new personal best on a hike? Did you manage to stick with your daily movement routine for a week? Celebrate that!

Make these moments fun. Cheer each other on, give high-fives, and make a big deal out of the progress you’re making. Positive reinforcement builds momentum, and soon enough, your family will crave that next victory.

It’s Time to Take Action

Parents, the future starts NOW. If you want your kids to grow up healthy, strong, and full of life, you’ve got to lead them there. It’s on YOU to create the energy, the habits, and the example that will shape your family’s future.

No more waiting. No more excuses. It’s time to get moving, get intentional, and lead your family into the healthiest, most active version of themselves. Let’s create a legacy of strength, energy, and pride.

We’re the NXT ERA—let’s show the world what we’re made of!