A 45-year-old member asked:
Can you give me suggestions with female teen fitness plan?
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Dr. Deborah Kauffmananswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 29 years experience
Teen Fitness: It is extremely important for adolescent females to engage in regular fitness activities. It sets up healthy habits for a lifetime. It also helps adolescents develop more self confidence.
A fitness plan should include weight bearing exercises. Bone mineral density increase significantly during the teenaged years. WEight bearing exercise further enhances this increase.
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Last updated Jul 28, 2014
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