physical fitness and IQ directly correlate, so your active teen is more likely to have higher academic achievements as well as career achievements. Our self-esteem is also directly affected by physical activity. By becoming physically fit, we develop a more positive outlook toward ourselves. Unfortunately, teens face a lot of distractions, which leads to so many teens living a sedentary lifestyle.
No one is doomed to living sedentary. The next few steps are specifically for teens but can be applied at any age.
1. It’s okay to transition! A slow build is better than no build. A ten-minute walk may be all that someone can handle the first few tries, and that is perfectly fine. Set smaller goals and build from there!
2. Make workouts something to look forward to! Workout plans work best when they involve something the teen will actually enjoy. If your teen enjoys dance, martial arts, or swimming, look into classes provided in your community. If your teen is partial to nature, hikes and camping will get your teen up and active.
You can also encourage your teen to get involved with a sports team or club, which will at least provide your teen with some level of activity while allowing them to be social.
3. Compromise. If your family is one that likes to sit together and watch television, or if there are no real regulations for watching TV in the household, find a compromise and create rules.
An example would be to do a fitness challenge during you TGIT time. During the