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Essential Physical Fitness: What Every Teen Needs to Know

The benefits of physical fitness—including better overall health, protection from illness, improved mental health and a longer lifespan—are too important for teens to ignore. But many teens don’t understand exactly what “getting fit” really means or just how to improve their own level of fitness, or think that working out is just for athletes. This fast-paced programme introduces teens to the core elements of fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Expert trainers teach detailed plans that every teen can use to boost each of these elements of fitness, plus tips for fitting an exercise plan into their busy lifestyles. By following two real teens as they embark on personalised get-in-shape plans, viewers learn how to develop an individualised routine that’s right for them. Overall, not only will students learn how to get fit, they’ll understand that fitness can—and should—be fun.

Rating: E
Production Year: 2011
Duration: 18 min
Printable Resources: Yes

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