How can a 12 year old get into great shape for a sport with out getting to into it?

Answer 1

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats, take 300-400 calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight.
5-8servings of fruit and veggies a day
8 glasses of water a day
5-6 small meals instead of 3 big ones (breakfast is the most important - make sure to get complex carbs like whole wheat bread, oatmeal, fruit etc)
4-6 times a week cardio for 30-50min, light weight training, many reps
no junk food, no sodas, no alcohol, no white flour (cakes, cookies, white bread, pasta etc.), nothing high in sugar (ice cream)

Answer 2

There is no such thing as 'too into it'! If you love the sport, you should be committed to getting better. As for getting in shape, RUN RUN RUN!!! Start out slowly and short distances (like a half mile), and build up until you can go very long distances without tiring. Your coach will love this! he will work on technical skills with you at practice. Just worry about getting your body ready for it, and you can do anything!

Hope this helps!!!

Answer 3

all you should be doing is running long distance...my son won't be entering a gym till he is 14...there is no need...and it actually CAN be dangerous...so...swimming laps, running, sit ups, pull ups and push ups are fine...