With an estimated 40 to 400 trainer certification programs, it’s hard to differentiate a qualified trainer than one simply with a piece of paper stating they are “certified.”

Good trainers are able to assess your overall health and fitness level, and formulate an appropriate exercise regimen to keep you motivated and in-shape. Bad trainers may have preset exercise plans for all their clients, or keep you doing the same regimen consistently, causing a plateau in your fitness level.

Look for trainers certified in programs with accreditation, as these certification programs have more sound standards.

Beyond a positive channel for surging energy in young teenagers, sports offer a plethora of benefits, transforming teenagers into successful, healthy adults.

Females in particular have been researched heavily between the benefits of sports and self esteem. Sports have been found to increase self-esteem and self-confidence, healthier body image, significant experiences of competency and success, as well as reduced risk of chronic disease in girls. Teenage girls participating in sports are also found to perform better in school than their non-athletic counterparts.

In addition to self-esteem, sports offer many other benefits to male and female teenagers alike, including:

• Increased fitness
• Stress relief
• Sense of mastery and skill
• Healthy habits
• Ability to value discipline
• Resilience
• Attitude control
• Teamwork
• Leadership