If you can relate to any of these statements, it is important that you read on for tips on leading an active lifestyle. You don't have to be an athlete or be involved in an organized sport to be fit. You just have to sit less and move more! It is also important to get other members of your family moving, too.
Kickboxing, Kayaking, Snowboarding, SCUBA, Skateboarding, Pilates, Mountain biking, Yoga, Surfing, T'ai Chi, Sandboarding, Rock Climbing, Salsa dancing, Jump roping.
You will need permission from your parents/guardian to invest time and money (many require safety equipment) for most of these sports. Also, these activities carry risks for serious injury and it is important to learn the proper techniques before trying them out on your own. Make sure to learn from certified teachers to stay safe.
It's hard to stick with it.
Try exercising with a friend or a family member to give one another support.
I don't have equipment or access to a health club.
Choose activities that don't require special equipment, such as jogging or walking. Find resources within your community that are either low-cost or free, such as park and recreation programs.
I don't know how.
Start with activities that you don't have to learn new skills for, such as walking, climbing stairs, or jogging. Exercise with friends who are either beginners like you, or who are more experienced and can teach you what they know. Take a class to learn new things, such as a Pilates class at your community center or health club.
Once you get past these challenges, decide when you are going to exercise and which activities you would like to do.