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Introducing teen to general fitness

  • 15-07-2015 7:30pm
    #1
    WHIP IT!
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    Hi gang

    My daughter (15) has been asking me to take her to the gym for a while now and, as she seems relatively serious about it, I think I'm going to bring her next week for a look round.

    She's a keen sportsperson, plays GAA, some camogie, some b'ball and is almost a fully qualified junior lifeguard...

    I would like suggestions as to what to show her on the first day or two...

    I had loosely planned something like this for Day 1...

    A quick look around, naturally... some basic mobility exercises, I'd like her to understand the importance of helping her body move correctly... I guess I'll show her how the treadmill/CrossTrainer work... then I'd like to show her how to correctly squat and bench press... after that I figured we'd warm down a bit and head off for a swim etc...

    I don't want to get too technical - or even technical at all... I want her to feel comfortable and recognise the social aspect/fun part of the gym etc... but I'd like to instil a good ideal in her from the start at the same time...

    What do y'all think?


Comments

  • #2
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Some bodyweight movements would be good.

    Sounds good though.


  • #3
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Starting strength and GOMAD.


  • #4
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    ....but your plan sounds good too. I guess.


  • #5
    WHIP IT!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,886 ✭✭✭WHIP IT!


    Hanley wrote: »
    ....but your plan sounds good too. I guess.

    ... I've had her on three protein shakes a day for the past month and we're cycling creatine too... is that enough??

    :D


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