Planting a plant today to enjoy its shade tomorrow is a wise decision. In the same way building up a fruitful habit to stay fit and fine in future is very important. Here are 6 Fitness Tips for Teenagers and their Parents. It is very important for the teenagers and their parents to know that they should start taking care of their health from this tender age itself. Spending time outdoors can help in strengthening the body. Outdoor activities are not only good for body, but also helps in building a positive attitude towards life.
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Teenagers these days are spending time in indoor activities because of internet and smartphones. This is a sign of concern for all the parents out there. There are many healthy problems that can create problems for them in the future.
Here are 6 fitness tips for teenagers and their parents
Set time limit
Set time limit for your teens to use the gadgets. Do not let them spend spend too much time on smartphones, internet, social media, computer games and other gadgets. Limit their time so that they do not get addicted to the electronic gadgets, or else things will get complicated in the future. Parents should take care of such activities and set bars for these activities.
Weight training
Teens near 18 should start working on their muscle growth with light weight resistance training to improve and strengthen their muscles. Weight training not only enhances muscle growth but also keeps obesity away. Train them under proper guidance and supervision.
Choose healthy snacks
Parents should choose healthy snacks for their teens when it comes to snacking. Try to include homemade versions of the popular junk food among teenagers, like burgers and pizzas. Involving kids in helping you cook will surely develop a creative mindset in them.
Include sports
Training a specific sport can fulfill the workout requirements of the body as well helps in developing a sportsman spirit in the kids, which develops a never give up attitude in them. They might choose a particular sport as their career.
Track their meals
Maintain frequent meals throughout the day instead of three heavy meals. Breakfast is the most important diet of the day. Make sure the breakfast is healthy and heavy. Divide the heavy meals into frequent light meals and let them eat after every 3 hours.
Proper hydration
Keep your teens hydrated and make sure to maintain the water intake quantity. This will aid in flushing out the toxins and all body systems will work properly.
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