Weight
Training for Kids: When Should They Start?
Copyright Raymond Kelly
Weight training and exercise in general can be very beneficial
to all children. It increases bone density, increases strength,
and improves muscular coordination. In the past many people
had concerns about children and exercise but now we are
much better informed.
What age should they start?
This is more of an ethical question. A child can start
training with weights at any age, but the real question
is: should they? Providing they have a well-designed program
and constant supervision by a qualified trainer they will
achieve benefits from weight training. But before you do
start your child with weights consider what they are trying
to achieve.
- If it is to improve their sport, then you will find
that concentrating more on the skills of the sport, rather
than strength will usually provide faster improvements.
- If you are looking to build muscle and strength, then
it? no good starting them with weights until they start
producing testosterone. This is usually between 14-17
years.
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