Strength Training For Children : Community Message Boards
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4everblessed
San Diego CA
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Fri, Nov 16, 2012 17:11
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Strength Training For Children
I've always heard that resistance training will " stunt a child's growth". Now, I hear it may be advisable for children to strength train. Is strength training safe for children?
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jjswbs2
Pittsburgh PA
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Fri, Nov 16, 2012 18:11
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I have read that according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, fears about weight training affecting growth are unfounded. I am sure that they also have recommendations for what age is too young and how much is too much ;)
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freakfreeloader
Edmonton AB
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Fri, Nov 16, 2012 19:11
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My take on any kind of training the child has to be mature. Some kids are ready at a young age the rest want to be at the playground.
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LotsaLbs2Lose
NC
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Wed, Jul 17, 2013 07:07
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Better than them sitting on the computer.
They would have to do it daily and heavily for it to negatively impact their health I would think.
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donnasim
Baton Rouge LA
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Mon, Jul 29, 2013 11:07
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Size matters
Small sized children would be questionable in my opinion.
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