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Posted on: 12:00 am, September 1, 2012, by David Wells, updated on: 05:51pm, August 6, 2012

by Margaret H. Evans, Engine Contributor myRegence.com

For some people, fitness is a hit-or-miss proposition. But for the Mabey family of Bountiful, Utah, its more like a part-time job.

Fred and Jeri Mabey and teenage son Chris are serious triathlon competitors and spend 10-12 hours a week training for competitions. Chris began competing in kids triathlons when he was 12, and because he was so young, one of his parents had to volunteer at the competitions. Jeri and Fred eventually decided to compete as well, and now the family has participated in close to 20 triathlons together.

In addition to the physical benefits of swimming, biking and running, the Mabeys enjoy sharing a common goal.

It gives us a common link so that we have something to talk about, Jeri says. Its been a really good thing for our family, especially because when you have teenagers, there are not that many things that you can do together that you all enjoy.

While not every family will be as ambitious as the Mabeys, all families can benefit from family fitness.

Pursuing Common Interests As a family, were working on developing shared fitness interests, says mom Nancy Parode. Were all preparing for biking experiences this summer. A family friend recently acquired several horses and has offered riding lessons. We plan to try this new sport and see if its something wed like to do as a family.

Parode also notes that she tries hard to listen and take action when her children express interest in a new activity or sport.

This has led to archery lessons, ice skating sessions and Irish-dance classes.

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