Improving Your Body

Many teenagers and young adults find it rewarding to push themselves physically. Physical activity increases strength and provides you with energy. Try these healthy ways to push your body.

• Take up a school or club sport. This is an easy one with lots of choices.
• Go hiking. There are some great walks in Northern California. Get some fresh air!
• Join a gym.
• Create a new sport club, or get a group of friends to work out with.
• Sign up for a race (run, bike, swim or triathlon, to name a few) and begin training.
• Learn a new sport, such as skateboarding, inline skating or street hockey.
• Join an outside education group (or get a job there and get paid to exercise).
• Turn up the music on your stereo and dance in your room.
• Buy or borrow an exercise video or system (Wii, Xbox) and give it a try.
• Ride your bike to and from school and friends' houses. Remember to wear a helmet!

Last Reviewed: July 2019