| Apr 14, 2006 @ 3:27 PM |
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Atone74
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should children start working out?
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| Apr 14, 2006 @ 3:37 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Well, my son was leg pressing 600 lbs at age 12. He was already over 6 feet tall then though. I think it's gonna vary (he's somewhere between 6 foot 7 and 6 foot 8 now, and nobody knows what he can leg press now, he's not telling, but I don't need a jack to change a tire, I just call Joe).
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| Apr 14, 2006 @ 3:41 PM |
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Atone74
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That's good.. Leg presses.. But, an entire workout where cardio is alo used. Should the child be over a certain age?
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| Apr 14, 2006 @ 4:22 PM |
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Jankia
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When they can go outside and play baseball,tag,keep away,when they can mow the lawn or shovel snow,walk down to the grocery for supplies without the need for a babysitter.
That is the age for "working out"
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| Apr 14, 2006 @ 4:55 PM |
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Loreli
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 I agree Jankia!
Both my boys played basketball, baseball, hockey. One of them wrestled. They were always running, playing sports their whole youth. If your kids get involved in good outdoor play, help with the housework and chores, it can be started fairly young.
As far as actual working out? When they want to! On the guidance of a pediatrician. The sports clinic here said too much too soon can be damaging..
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| Apr 14, 2006 @ 5:08 PM |
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vipervenom
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I have my little sister into it and she's 10, just doing basic exercises with her though.
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| Apr 14, 2006 @ 10:43 PM |
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sleeping_beauty
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when younger, my father wanted all his kids to be physically fit so he'd usually take his kids to the beach early in the morning to do some running exercises followed by a light table tennis warm up. all of his kids became table tennis champions so his effort paid afterall. i think i'll do the same thing. it's really a good thing to train your kid at early stage in life the importance of staying fit though in my case, my dad just wanted to raise champions.
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| Apr 15, 2006 @ 8:55 AM |
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walkingman
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I think kid's should just get in naturally through just being active. I know their are some in sport's that do it to get in shape and that's fine. I just think that being kid is a carefree time in our live's and one should not make this a big issue. .
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| Apr 15, 2006 @ 4:20 PM |
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Cupcake43130
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I worked in a fitness facility and our minimum age for kids to work out using equipment was 13. Cardio can be done at any age. The bone plates are not completely formed in the body until around the age of 13. If weight training is done too soon while the plates are still forming....damage can be done. Simple exercising is fine....jogging, running, playing sports, etc. But actual weight training is not recommended until 13. This is the rule we went by.
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| Apr 15, 2006 @ 9:24 PM |
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Loreli
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Cupcake-thanks. I couldn't remember what age the Doctor said, but I knew they didn't like too much too soon!
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 1:04 AM |
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richmondcowgirl83
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most place here won't allow anyone under 15. My little girl's oldest sister is 10 & she asked me for ways she could be exercising. I told her basics like running, swimming, pushups, crunches & stuff but I told her to not do more than 45mins a day.... she should be out having fun not worry about that. I talked her into do basic pilates while watching tv that way she is being active & relaxing at the same time.
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 5:52 PM |
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altogirl67
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Children should be taught that an active lifestyle is a normal way of life from the time they pop out. If being active is an integrated part of their life they will never need to "work out".
The only reason any of us have to go to the gym (and keep them in business) is because of our sedentary lifestyles. Buy a bike, go for a walk, do sit-ups in front of the TV... Let your kids play outside, go biking as a family, go on weekend hikes and limit their television and video game time. The habits you teach them while they're young will carry over into adulthood.
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| Apr 20, 2006 @ 12:56 PM |
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Lovely1368
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Wow, depends on the kid. My son was such a jock that he actually injured himself by over doing it. I have seen those kids on TV that are 6 and muscle bound. I have heard that it causes physical and developmental problems, so I think that is too extreme. I agree that they should be encouraged to be active from day one, but to me, working out implies working with heavy weights.
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| Apr 20, 2006 @ 10:35 PM |
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Always_Striving
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Males should start free weights at 11 years old
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| Apr 21, 2006 @ 5:43 AM |
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milady61
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Once a child is born, physical fitness should begin but working out needs to wait until the child is able to run without falling and can understand and follow simple directions. At 4 my grand is able to do these things and we encourage her to be active as much as possible. Running and outdoor play works her muscles and cardiovascular system. Helping me carry things is all the weight training she needs. We also devise games of "see how fast you can go to that fence and back" and "how fast can you walk this landscape timber without falling off" (it's on the ground) or "eye spy with my little eye" - a pick up game which earns her kisses.
Once a child begins school (5-6 yrs old) they can engage in some types of organized fitness training; be it organized sports, karate or just working out with mom or dad on a regular basis. Just don't over do it. Their young bodies are still growing and theydo not know or will not think about the possible consequences to some activities.
Still some of the best training they have is learning by example as they grow and develop in their early years. By letting them see fitness as a normal part of life they are more likely to continue in the same vein..although you might need to give alot of encouragement during the teen years 
It goes the same with nutrition as well.....but thats a whole nother subject.
Just my 2 cents...for what it's worth.
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| Apr 26, 2006 @ 1:21 PM |
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grumblebear
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Exercise is good for nearly everyone, My sister went into the marine corps, she developed stress fractures in her legs, shoulders, wrists, hands, and feet, at 21 she was diagnosed with osteoperosis...
she takes several medications, calcium etc... but these days, (she is 43), the exercise is even more necessary, since she also has osteo arthritus as well, ...
but her kids have been warned to limit exercise, because of the bone and joint issues in the family
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| May 22, 2006 @ 2:26 PM |
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ladyfae
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Children of a young age should be encouraged to be active. Working out would not be necessary if the kid is outside playing games..jumping rope..swimming, sled riding. Problem with kids these days is the fact they are in front of a computer or playing a video game.
working out is not age limited. When I work out, my kids join me..I take them on long hikes..we have a dance pad...there are also work out tapes made for kids.
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| Oct 8, 2007 @ 3:15 AM |
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uluulu
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Children from 5 up should weight train daily and spend at least an hour a day looking at themseves in the mirror while thinking about how important physical appearance is.
Just kidding...
I like this answer
"I think kid's should just get in naturally through just being active. I know their are some in sport's that do it to get in shape and that's fine. I just think that being kid is a carefree time in our live's and one should not make this a big issue. "
I concur. Same goes for dieting. No need for kids to worry about such a thing.
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| Oct 18, 2007 @ 3:27 PM |
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twinkletoes773
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I agree, kids should be worry free of the stresses of losing weight and working out...make it fun for them. Sports, playing with friends outside, or taking walks with them in park to talk about the day is good too. As long as they aren't alone, and other people are participating, they will do it.
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| Oct 23, 2007 @ 10:30 AM |
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luneib
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I remember when I was in grade school, the teachers had us working out doing situps, it was mandatory. We did about 60. I think low impact exercise is good for just about any age. Perhaps just playing a sport, basketball, softball, swimming is a good all around exercise, it's cardiovascular, alot of high schools have pools that the public can use for a small fee, the one in my town does. Brisk walking is also great for the heart and is great for burning those calories. A low fat, low sugar diet as well. Limit those carbs.
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