Adolescence: Lifestyle And Exercisestyle

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Adolescence Mariam-Webster dictionary defines exercise as a physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier. Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to adulthood. As humans, we should strive to be the best person we can be and I believe being healthy is included. Having a healthy lifestyle should happen from day one. Whenever a child is born the mother should breast feed for the first six months. Breast feeding is the source of the baby’s nutrients and energy. Consistent evidence indicates that breastfed infants are less likely to become overweight or obese in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood (Lamb & others, 2010). …show more content…

Edward Group DC, 2011). Some strategies that I think could help improve adolescence’s daily exercise schedule is to obviously get out and exercise. You can change up your routine every day. Monday ride your bike, Tuesday jog around your neighborhood, Wednesday do yoga inside or outside if the weather is nice, Thursday three sets of ten jumping jacks, sit-ups, pushups, squats, and wall sits, Friday go on a hike, Saturday play basketball or jump on a trampoline, and Sunday run one mile. Join a gym if you feel comfortable. Lifting weights can also improve your strength. Another strategy would be to plan your meals. It is so easy to just decide you do not want to make anything for dinner so you take the family out to eat. That is not a smart idea. This is also where having family support with exercising and eating healthy makes things easier. Some teenagers may not be able to drive yet so they rely on their parents. When parents make good, healthy decision the children will follow. If you bring your lunch to school every day with water, fruits, vegetables, and some sort of meat you will be on the right track. According to the National Sleep Foundation, getting at least eight hours of sleep a night can lead to less stress, improving the immune system, and can lower high blood pressure. Another strategy is to weigh yourself every day. Do not get upset if the scale does not change after one day of working out and eat right. It does take time. Once you start seeing improvement you will get addicted to this new lifestyle. Your attitude will change and you will start to get your motivation

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