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Alright, I'm 16 and not athletic at all. I hate sports with a burning passion. Not a big fan of getting all sweaty and I'm definitely not good at the whole "team player" thing. Lol, just not me.
But as of this year my school is requiring everyone to do some sort of physical something (like a sport or something) or else they have to take gym.
My question is do any of you have any suggestions about what I should do? The physical activity could be like swimming lessons or gymnastics or something.
My problem is that I'm 16 and have never actually played a sport. I took dance lessons like 6 years ago, but I doubt my parents would be keen on sending me back to dance. So I'd need something that's easy to pick up that I'd only really do for like two years until I graduate.
Thanks for the help in advance.
~16/f
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right so im going to give varying sports with some drawbacks. im not gonna sugar coat it all the way if you get me.. sport is generally tough.. but fun :) choose what you think would suit you best
-Cheerleading
not your school sideline stuff. I mean your allstar cheerleading team. Message me if you want some help finding a squad :) ost squads these days have a team for all levels for all ages :)
and itll get you in touch with your dance again.
the drawback thoughis that it can be dangerous. maek sure you go to a good gym :) with good coaches :)
-gymnastics
Its fun you get to learn how to flip and you stay flexible. drawback though, is that its a very tough sport mentally, although you get the chance for you to be by your self its not necarrily a team sport :) it can be in certain disclipline but something like artistic gym, is generally individual.
-Swimming
gives you alot of me time :) it also works out your whole body from your legs right the way up to you fingertips and neck. one drawback though is the whole chlorine smell thing, and training could be early mornings. lso if you scard of deep water not the place for you, however overcoming fear of water is the best thing someone can do :)
oh and the best thing if your not the fan of sweat... no one can see it!
-Diving
simalar discirption to swimmingm but it involves flips, a drawback would be that if your scared of heights, this probally isnt for you.
-Tennis
it can be individual. Also your sixteen, 16 yos get angry. Tennis would be a good way to take anger out, it heighetens coordination and balance. However you need to be prepared for you batting arm to become stronger than your non batting arm.
-Horse riding
it is dangerous, your relying on an animal not to freak out and topple you off it, but from what ive heard its very fun AND buils alot of muscle in the abs abd thighs. something eery girl dreams of =)
-Ice skating
simalar explination to cheerleading and gymnastics,
drawback.. its slippery.
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Does it have to be monitored? Try daily jogs or even daily walks, they really are quite beneficial to your health. And if that doesn't work, try yoga! It's relaxing and has no teams and you don't usually get sweaty.
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If you really do not like sports or getting sweaty then bowling is probably the ticket.
(I know it's not considered 'cool' but it can actually be kinda fun) and requires very little actual physical exertion! I doubt that you will sweat bowling! :-)
See if your school will accept that. They should because technically it is a sport. I had to take a PE in college too and bowling was an accepted option.
So if they can accept it in a college I don't see why they can't at your school.
HTH
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Try kickboxing or one of the martial arts on for size. You'll get great exercise, lose weight if need be and learn how to defend yourself in all situations. While you will be with a group you move at your own pace and with their support.
That should be your choice if you hate most sports and teams. It's a wise investment too. You'll undoubtedly want to continue after graduation. The skills learned here may save your life or another's for that natter. It's very invaluable stuff.
The best thing you could do is take that as well as your swimming lessons to have a 4 or 5 day fitness routine and more than surpass what your school asks of you with the amount of hours.
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