Get in Shape for Cheerleading

Cheerleading is not only about fun, it's not a game, it is a serious sport. To be the best you can be, it is very important to be in shape. Here are some steps to help.

Steps

  1. Get a water bottle or two to drink while exercising, because hydration is very important while exercising. Also, it is good to wear shorts (like gym shorts) and a tank top while getting in shape for cheering.
  2. Stretch with some common stretches that extend your range of motion. Split stretches are a good example of these.
  3. Do exercises such as jumping jacks and crunches. Start with reasonable amounts, such as 30 jumping jacks and 30 crunches, but if you feel this is too strenuous, do as many as you can, and add 5 each day, until you reach a good point.
  4. Exercises such as walking, jogging, running, swimming, and biking are important. walk at least a mile each day, and one of the other activities for at least {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}. Try go further and further each day.
  5. Eat healthy foods. Ditch the chips and soda, or you'll never succeed. However, have at least one day a week, set aside with a special treat for how well you eat on other days.
  6. Try some cheer activities. Don't start with a backflip! Try some cartwheels, and kicks at first. Then get into backbends, eventually working up to flips,like back handsprings etc.. Look up other cheer moves on the internet, and find ones you like.
  7. Finished.

Tips

  • Keep healthy.
  • While watching TV sit on the floor and do some stretches, and during commercials, do a couple sit ups and/or push ups.
  • Practice your moves
  • Stretch every time you have a free chance.
  • Exercise!
  • Walk a lot!
  • If you have a trampoline use it to practice cart wheels and jumps!
  • Try to take Dance Class,Gymnastics,Jazz,Ballet,Jump Rope and Swimming!
  • Try jumping rope
  • Remember that cheer isn't about how much you weigh, but try to stay active as much as possible.
  • Have enough balance so that you do not fall, do a lot of push-ups, and do curl-ups to build strength.

Warnings

  • Try not to stress yourself out too much.
  • Do not over work. Take a break after each exercise.
  • Cheerleaders get hurt, as do any athletes.
  • Do not starve yourself to become the stereotypical cheerleader.
  • If you can't take it seriously, then don't bother.
  • If you feel ill, or like you might faint, consult a doctor.

Things You'll Need

  • A quiet place to work out, maybe with a radio or stereo.
  • Good quality tennis shoes or cheer shoes.
  • Mat or soft surface
  • Music (optional)
  • Healthy snacks and water
  • t-shirt and shorts

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