How to Motivate Your Teenager to Workout

Instructors say that teens get inspired through boot camps and meeting and connecting with other teens makes them feel better about themselves. No computer or TV program can be a substitute for this interaction and connection to other teens.

According to government statistics, children's participation in physical education classes across America went down from about 42 percent in 1991 to 33 percent in 2005. And with over 12.Helping teens adopt healthy habits is a national concern; educators, health care specialists and parents are looking for creative ways to motivate teens. But it's hard enough to get adults to take responsibility for their weight and health.

How is it possible to inspire teens to get in shape during this difficult time?

Many physical education advocates believe that boot camps for kids and teens are exactly what's needed to motivate them. Of course, when we think of boot camps, we start to generalize and imagine military tough and harsh conditions. But the reality is, today's teenagers are less and less motivated because of the 24/7 culture of computers and television, leading to overeating and lack of physical exercise.

Experts agree, teens need a lot of motivation; weight loss is no different. Parents need to create a mentally and physically healthy home environment in order to serve as good role models. And since that's not always possible, boot camps become the place where teens learn proper nutritional habits and how incorporate well balanced meals they can prepare at home along with daily exercise.

Boot camp instructors name five reasons why boot camp workouts are more successful for teens than a regular gym membership.

- What better way for teens to meet people, lose weight and burn excess calories

- They are more efficient, you work your whole body in a short period of time.

- Boot camp workouts challenge both mind and body; workouts change each time lessening the chance for boredom.

- The confidence teens gain in boot camp class helps them take control of other aspects of their life.

- The interaction of a boot camp class is not only emotionally satisfying, but helps people push themselves physically.

Instructors say that teens get inspired through boot camps and meeting and connecting with other teens makes them feel better about themselves. No computer or TV program can be a substitute for this interaction and connection to other teens.


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Jason Kozma's Los Angeles Teen Fitness program provides excellent physical education for teens. Get your kids healthy and fitn like they should be at their age. Want to find out more about his boot camps? Go to his Santa Monica Teen Fitness page or call Jason at (310)772-5105