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Physical Activities for Teens

  • Washing and waxing a car for 45 to 60 minutes

  • Washing windows or floors for 45 to 60 minutes

  • Playing volleyball for 45 minutes

  • Playing touch football for 30 to 45 minutes

  • Gardening for 30 to 45 minutes

  • Walking 13⁄4 miles in 35 minutes

  • Shooting baskets for 30 minutes

  • Bicycling 5 miles in 30 minutes

  • Dancing fast for 30 minutes

  • Raking leaves for 30 minutes

  • Walking 2 miles in 30 minutes

  • Performing water aerobics for 30 minutes

  • Swimming laps for 20 minutes

  • Playing a game of basketball for 15 to 20 minutes

  • Bicycling 4 miles in 15 minutes

  • Jumping rope for 15 minutes

  • Running 11⁄2 miles in 15 minutes

  • Shoveling snow for 15 minutes

  • Stair climbing for 15 minutes

Last Updated
11/2/2009
Source
Caring for Your Teenager (Copyright © 2003 American Academy of Pediatrics)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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