Exercise and Your Teen- back to some basics

Present styles show that teens exercise less and sit more. The problem is teenage girls need exercise more than ever. Exercise gets started to the curb with screen time (Internet, Facebook, and TV) and requiring homework. Another reason for the decrease in exercise is the super star syndrome. This is when teens quit exercising because they feel they can’t compete with the superstar dancers or athletes. Girls start to associate exercise with competition, and if they don’t measure up they quit. This has to be turned around. Exercise is a requirement for all teens, not just the superstars. This is foundational for their physical and emotional health..........Exercise and Your Teen- back to some basics