Teenage girls can suffer from a myriad of self-esteem and image problems throughout their teen years. Unattainable images in the media and comparing themselves to other girls can have your teen feeling like she doesn't measure up. The U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services recommends exercise as a way to help build your teen daughter's confidence level. Instituting an exercise routine that allows her to try various types of fitness for each day of the week can help her feel better about herself.
Step 1
Encourage your daughter to join a fitness-related school club that meets at least once a week. She could try out for a sports team, but even if sports are not her forte, she might try track and field, an outdoor club, a swim team or a casual gymnastics group. She'll have a structured workout and practice that she can add to her routine.
Step 2
Advise your teenage girl to try cardiovascular activity at least two to three times per week, says TeenHealthFX.com. She doesn't need to head to the gym to do this; she can take a brisk walk after dinner with some friends, go for a bike ride or swim for an hour. Choose activities that she already enjoys so that exercising and fitness doesn't seem like a chore.
Step 3
Direct your teenage girl in lifting weights two to three times per week. Resistance training can help her gain lean muscle and boost her metabolism, notes FamilyEducation.com. If you don't have a set of dumbbells, try tossing a weighted medicine ball around the backyard or having her pull a younger sibling in a wagon around the block.
Step 4
Spend one day a week doing a fun exercise routine with your teen. You could take her to the library and allow her to choose a fitness video, or you could try a video game like "Wii Fit" or "Dance Dance Revolution" that requires movement and fitness. Spending one day doing something new and exciting can keep your teen daughter's passion for fitness alive.
Step 5
Pair your teen's daily fitness routine with healthy eating for the best results. Talk about healthy choices in the cafeteria or pack a healthier lunch for her to take to school. Give her a water bottle to carry, rather than choosing soda from a vending machine, and stash healthy snacks in her book bag so that her exercising efforts are even more successful.
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