Aerobic Exercise for Teenagers
Now, Do It!
Select your favorites from the following aerobic activities and sports. Make a commitment to exercise for 60 minutes on most days of the week. Write down your planned workouts and sports practice times on your calendar. Check off each day as you complete the activity or sport. As the hours spent in aerobic activities start to add up, you will feel stronger and look great.
Select the Activities You Enjoy
Here's a list of activities that provide good aerobic exercise:
Aerobics
Badminton
Basketball
Biking
Dancing (jazz, hip-hop, modern, swing)
Golf (carrying clubs)
Hiking
Mall walking (3-4 mph)
Running or jogging
Skiing -- especially cross county (Nordic)
Stair climbing
Spinning
Stationary cycling
Swimming
Walking
Water aerobics
School Sports That Are Aerobic
Baseball (run the bases)
Basketball
Cheerleading (running, jumping, dancing)
Color guard (flag team)
Cross country
Dance team
Drill team
Field hockey
Football
Golf team (carry clubs)
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball (run the bases)
Swimming
Tennis
Track and field
Wrestling
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