Building strength has been shown to be incredibly important in both adults and kids, and regular muscle-strengthening is now in the national children's health guidelines, but the sight of kids using gyms and lifting weights has caused concern amongst some parents.Dr Jordan Smith and Dr Genevieve Dwyer look at whether the gym is the right place for teenagers or pre-teens to be working out. How old should kids be before they lift weights? And what does a safe, age-appropriate and fun kid's strength work-out look like?Â
Building strength has been shown to be incredibly important in both adults and kids, and regular muscle-strengthening is now in the national children's health guidelines, but the sight of kids using gyms and lifting weights has caused concern amongst some parents. Dr Jordan Smith and Dr Genevieve Dwyer look at whether the gym is the right place for teenagers or pre-teens to be working out. How old should kids be before they lift weights? And what does a safe, age-appropriate and fun kid's strength work-out look like?