I am 12, is exercising 30 min/ day good enough?
2007-07-30 10:48:54 · 8 answers · asked by Princessofpie 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I am 5ft and weigh about 110 lbs
2007-07-30 10:53:39 · update #1
It should be.
Think of it this way:
Most women's bodies naturally burn about 1,800 calories a day. So if you're eating 2,000 calories a day, then you need to burn 200 extra calories (about 30 minutes of exercise).
Once about 3,000 unburned calories build up over time, you will gain a pound and you will have to burn all 3,000 calories to lose that pound you gained.
So as long as you're not over-eating, 30 minutes of exercise should be more than enough. :) Stay active!
2007-07-30 10:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kendra 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That all depends on what what you consider exercise. Theres nothing wrong with staying in shape at any age, but you may want to consider an afterschool sport as a sorce of exercise. I enjoyed tennis quite a bit when I was at your age. If your school offers this program, I'd reccomend it.
As far as weights and/or arobic type exercises, 30 minutes a day sounds fine. Jogging is a great form of exercise too.
2007-07-30 11:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by HarleyD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooooh, I'm so glad you asked because I just read (in Redbook Mag, Aug. '07) about a useful website that calculates calories (based on weight and duration of time) expended in more than 200 activities.
It's: primusweb.com/fitnesspartner
2007-07-30 10:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by macguffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body is still growing so about an hour of activity a day is good.... but it doesn't need to be intense
hope this helps
God bless
2007-07-30 10:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by sun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are in shape, then yes. What is your height/weight?
2007-07-30 10:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yah! it' great... but everyday? Take it easy, your body needs to rest.
2007-07-30 10:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes that's pently of time.
2007-07-31 11:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Brickelle A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes-its enough.
2007-07-30 10:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋