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- Lifestyle Guidelines
- Body TypesOne of the factors used to help you identify and maintain a weight that is healthy for you is body type. As a teen, you may feel inadequate because you do not look like one of the many models you see on television or inmagazines. Ectomorphis a body type with a slender, slight build.Endomorphis a body type with a large, soft, bulging body and pear-shaped appearance.Mesomorphis a body type with a solid, muscular, and large-boned physique.
- Body CompositionBody compositiondescribes the percentages of fat, bone, muscle, and water in your body. A healthy body composition is one that includes a lower percentage of body fat and a higher percentage of fat-free mass (meaning muscles, bones, and organs).
- Injury Prevention DuringActivityInjuries can happen at any time, whether you are competing in an organized physical activity or just doing a daily chore. When injuries happen, you may feel like you can just push through the injury and continue with normal activities. You may think that if you ignore the pain or symptoms, the injury will just go away. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Failure to identify and properly treat injuries can often lead to more serious injuries, requiring doctors visits and sometimes even surgery.
- Common InjuriesEven with your best efforts to prevent injuries, they can and do happen. The most common injuries that occur during physical activity are muscle strains, muscle sprains, blisters, and shin splints.
- Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestylecan help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are important for your self-esteem and self-image. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body.
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