How do I convince my over-protective parents to let me exercise?

Why wouldn't a parent let their child excercize?? Tell them to Google why a child needs excersize.

Do some homework before your next conversation with them about it. Make a list of the benefits excerising will have for you, and the benefits it will have for them. To be fair, make a list of any negative effects you can think of for you, and for them as the result of your exercise plans. This will help you see the issue objectively from their side which might help you find a better negotating ground. Ask yourself: why do I really, really want to exercise? Finally, consider some common ground you'd be willing to settle for in case things do not end completely in your favor. For example, consider suggesting that you only exercise at facilities or parks they agree on, or only on certain days or at certain times, for example. Be creative. Utimately, try not to be disappointed if they're still adamant. You can do little things at home to help exercise, like lifting heavy books, running in place to your favorie msuic, walking around the outside of the building, and so on! One day you will have the freedom to decide this for yourself, so you will always have that to look forward to.

You need to explain them that exercise is good for you and your health. You need to tell them that you will be safe and I good hands, so they don't need to be worried.

Exercise is natural. Your body was made to be strong. It helps you think better. You could indeed get hurt exercising, but you could get hurt while walking around. People who run a lot get a runner's high, it is a feeling that is comparable to high end drugs, but is absolutely good for you.People who exercise at least moderately are less stressed, feel better, sleep easier, are generally happier, and can think better.

You should first ask why your parents are preventing you from exercise. Are you underweight, an under-eater, accident-prone, or have an eating disorder? If so, don't try to convince your parents to let you exercise, and instead work with them to resolve your problems first. Then move on to incorporate exercise into your healthy lifestyle.

You tell them it's what you need to do to be healthier. You let them know, *in a compassionate understanding tone* that it's about mental health, and physical health, and that YOU NEED it.

Try to have a talk with them. Let them see your point of view, and how that would give you such an incredible experience and let you able to learn more than just being protected by someone. Being able to go through an experience yourself is hundred times more useful than being told about it or staying in your comfort zone. Making this point clear to your parents could be helpful. Also, you could let them know that by that way they are only making you depend on them, and not letting you see the world or depending on yourself, so that you can act in hard situations.

Research on the benefits of exercise and share it with them and also look for exercises that you can do together as a family and maybe you can make it a family thing.

Tell them you care about your health and that it is an important issue for you. If at this point they are still overly concerned then ask if possible they can monitor the exercise.

Explain the many physical and cognitive benefits in engaging in working out and try to stick to safer work outs :)