Exercise for Teens

Aerobic" is defined as "relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen", and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism

circulatory system (breathing in oxygen) in order to create adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy use

"without oxygen"

Involves quick bursts of energy and are performed at maximum effort for a short time. Examples include jumping, sprinting a short distance, or heavy weight lifting

During anaerobic exercise, the body breaks down glucose stores in the absence of oxygen

a lot of you asked me in last weeks assignment these questions:

1. How much should we do?
2. How much is too much?
3. How do we make sure we are getting enough exercise ?

that children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily.

so...

ONE HOUR A DAY IS 7 HOURS A WEEK!!!

Roughly

3-4 days a week at least of aerobic exercise

3-4 days of anaerobic exercise....

OR mix it up.

do half and half

30 min of aerobic 30 min of anaerobic.

an hour a day can seem like a lot and be unreasonable for some of you. If you can Get out and PLAY/Work out/Be active an hour a day, that would be beneficial to your mental health, bone health, muscle health, and overall health.

Still try to work on your aerobic and anaerobic health at least 3 days a week or more.

Any exercise is better than none... Do what you can when you can. Get out and walk, get out and practice a sport, run around with your friends, skateboard, watch youtube fitness videos. ETC.

Doctors recommend that teens get at least one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.

The minimum amount should be 30 minutes three times a week. Not all teens meet the ideal amount, but if you can get 30 to 60 minutes a day three or four days a week—that’s a start.

YES that is possible

-focus of your life, ignoring friends, responsibilities, and commitments

-You exercise several times every day or worries about putting on an ounce of weight.

-You suffer sprains or fractures or other injuries but continue to work out.

Healthy lifestyle is a balance

Everyone is different...

Exercise "prescriptions" are different for everyone

We are all unique and different and sometimes some of us find different balances that work for US!

1. Positive Mindset
2. Relationships with people
3. reducing your stress
4. Healthy eating
5. exercising
6. sleep!!
7. personal time
8. helping others