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Teen guys, fitness, and body image

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The teen years can be tough on boys, as their bodies start to mature and develop at different rates, sometimes faster than the norm, sometimes slower. This poll is for boys age 13-18 only to see how they feel about their bodies and fitness levels.

How old are you (this is only for guys age 13 to 18)

2% (4) Over 18 (end poll here)
7% (14) 18
20% (38) 17
14% (28) 16
18% (34) 15
21% (41) 14
14% (28) 13
0% (0) Under 13 (end poll here)

187 voters have answered this question.

What kind of shape would you say you are in right now?

9% (17) Too fat
17% (33) Chubby
17% (32) Fit as a fiddle
45% (85) Lean and athletic
11% (21) Too skinny

188 voters have answered this question.

What recreational sports do you participate in (check all that apply)?

21% (36) Baseball
36% (60) Basketball
26% (43) Football
43% (71) Soccer
17% (29) Volleyball
71% (118) Swimming
58% (96) Running

164 voters have answered this question.

How many laps can you swim in one workout session at the pool?

15% (26) Less than 5
20% (36) 5-10
22% (39) 11-20
11% (20) 21-30
29% (51) More than 30

172 voters have answered this question.

How long does it take you to run a mile?

27% (50) Less than 6 minutes
35% (64) 6-8 minutes
21% (38) 9-11 minutes
8% (16) 12-14 minutes
6% (12) More than 14 minutes

180 voters have answered this question.

Are you comfortable with taking off your shirt in public?

68% (127) Yes
31% (59) No

186 voters have answered this question.

Are you comfortable with going barefoot in public?

81% (150) Yes
18% (35) No

185 voters have answered this question.

How would you rate your level of fitness compared to other kids your age?

46% (85) Above average
29% (55) Average
23% (44) Below average

184 voters have answered this question.

Are you ever jealous of your friends or other peers because they seem to be more fit than you?

36% (67) Yes
31% (58) Sometimes
31% (57) No

182 voters have answered this question.

Overall, are you satisfied and comfortable with your body the way it is now?

41% (77) Yes
34% (63) Kind of
24% (45) No

185 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2003-07-24 07:36:43 by pil
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