When it comes to getting fit, the most successful people always have a clear picture of what they're working toward. Have your kids do the same: Ask them to think about what they want to achieve from Shaq's Family Challenge and to actually picture themselves achieving it. Simply setting the goal can really help them get there!

Maybe one child wants to be able to run a certain distance; another may want to do a certain number of push-ups. Whatever their goals are, it's helpful to put them down on paper, so they can whip them out when they need an extra push to stay on track. (Younger children may enjoy drawing what they envision as their final goal.) Hang their sheets of paper on the refrigerator or bulletin board so they'll be reminded of where they want to be at the end of the Challenge.

With a clear destination, you and your kids can decide on the steps that are necessary to get there and then determine a daily routine that will ensure success. So work with your kids to set some goals, and then go for them together.

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