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Weights: Benefits of Strength Training for Children

When most people think of strength training, they imagine big buff body builders. Contrary to popular belief, when done properly, strength training can be safe and beneficial to your child.

Helps with sports performance. Many preteens want to start a strength training program to improve their sports capabilities. When done properly, strength training can help your child become a better athlete. Just remember that it should be used to help with sport performance, not be a sport itself. Pre teens and teens bodies are not ready for extreme muscle building.

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March 29, 2007 | Dee Wilson | Comments 0

Weight Training For Children

If you have a child of 6 to 8 years old that wants to start exercising and lifting weights, you may find yourself wondering what you should do. While some think it is perfectly fine for children to exercise, there are others that think differently.

The long and short of it is that yes, it is beneficial for your child to partake in exercise or a weight training regimen although there are a few things that you should keep in mind once this starts to happen.

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March 16, 2007 | Dee Wilson | Comments 0