Seasider Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 My 15yos said he would like an exercise workout routine, something with DVDs to follow (or at least guide). P90X comes to mind, but that's it. What routines/programs do your young men enjoy and have had success with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 How athletic is he? What are his fitness/appearance goals? P90X is a tough program, and I wouldn't recommend it for a 15yo beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 My teen boys are looking for something too. Older son started taekwondo around age 13 and participated in it for 2 years a few times a week, including going into the leadership program. He got his blackbelt and was ready to stop and his activity level has just plummeted. This coincided with a heavy school work load, so I am not surprised. I have been considering some type of exercise equipment for our basement (we have long, cold winters) but so far DH has just been taking the kids to the gym on weekends where they mostly make jokes about how bad they all are at basketball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 How athletic is he? What are his fitness/appearance goals? P90X is a tough program, and I wouldn't recommend it for a 15yo beginner. He is fairly athletic, but hasn't been playing a sport seriously this fall. He does play varsity baseball and would like to get his conditioning underway over the winter so he will be ready to go when practice starts in early spring. He did some serious hiking this summer. He can run either outside or on the treadmill in bad weather, so he is looking for something to help with strength training (balanced, but for a baseball player that upper body strength comes in handy when throwing and batting). I think of P90X as a bit too intense, too, hence my question about alternatives. I'm no help - all I can share with him are Zumba & bellydance DVDs!!! So... :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'd recommend Body for Life - without the eating component. It's all about working yourself hard - not against anything over than yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 my son has done aerobics, yoga (don't underestimate power yoga for core strength training) and taibo. I also have a dvd that works with the elastic strength bands. what is best is what he likes enough to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in MD Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 DS uses Bob Harper's Boot Camp DVD - not for weight loss, but for cardio/strength training. We also have a Total Gym, which is great for strength training and it doesn't take up too much space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 What about Power 90? I couldn't pass the P90X pretest, so this was recommended. I liked it, but it was too much jumping and my poor feet had a fit. I plan to go back to it once my feet (and now wrists) are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 What does he want to achieve? Does he want to bulk or just be better at sports? FTR, I don't think P90X is too intense. There is a lot of instruction and modification. There is P90 as well. Jennifer in MI's teenager has successfully complete P90X and I think he is the same age as your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 My teen boys are looking for something too. Older son started taekwondo around age 13 and participated in it for 2 years a few times a week, including going into the leadership program. He got his blackbelt and was ready to stop and his activity level has just plummeted. This coincided with a heavy school work load, so I am not surprised. I have been considering some type of exercise equipment for our basement (we have long, cold winters) but so far DH has just been taking the kids to the gym on weekends where they mostly make jokes about how bad they all are at basketball. Based on your son's interest in TKD, I would recommend Les Mills Combat. It is by the same company that produced P90X. I am starting it myself on Monday. sending you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runbikeswim Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 P90 requires weights and a pull up bar, if that matters. My teen boys do Insanity and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thanks for the replies! Now off to shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thanks, LG Gone Wild, for the Les Mills Combat recommendation. If DS enjoys what we get for him at Christmas, and wants to progress, that might be a good birthday gift a few months down the road. Looks pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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