How to Get in Shape for Cheerleading

Last Updated: November 1, 2021

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

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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.
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Stretch with some common stretches that extend your range of motion. Split stretches are a good example of these.

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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.
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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 2 miles (3.2 km). Try go further and further each day.
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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.
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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.
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Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

We'll I am doing cheer for basketball and I am not fit, how will I motivate myself to work out without eating unhealthy foods?

Community Answer

Only you can motivate yourself. So maybe set reminders of your goal in places that you can see them. Start off slow, maybe do a few jumping jacks or crunches everyday to get yourself more motivated for both.
Question

How can I get past a mental block I have with cheerleading?

Community Answer

Practice and don't be afraid to just try it. Sometimes you will lose your mental block by simply trying it.
Question

What if you don't have a trainer? Can I do this myself?

Community Answer

You don't necessarily need a trainer. There are a lot of helpful videos on YouTube. Taking gymnastics is a good idea.

Warnings

Try not to stress yourself out too much.

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Do not over work. Take a break after each exercise.

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Cheerleaders get hurt, as do any athletes.

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Do not starve yourself to become the stereotypical cheerleader.

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If you can't take it seriously, then don't bother.

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If you feel ill, or like you might faint, consult a doctor.

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