Six ways to get fit as a family

(Doug Kapustin / For The Washington Post)

From rock climbing to yoga, there are lots of ways for parents to exercise with their kids.

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Six ways to get fit as a family

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From rock climbing to yoga, there are lots of ways for parents to exercise with their kids.

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Social dance: Exercise and an evening out

Social dance: Exercise and an evening out

How does dance stack up as a workout? It depends on what type of dance you pursue.