I understand that weight lifting at a young age can be devastating to a body if done wrong. Do you think that if I don't overdue weightlifting and, if I am monitored by a trainer, that I can start?
Age: 13
Height: 6 feet 0 inches
Weight: 161.5 pounds
2006-07-03 09:05:31 · 12 answers · asked by C 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
As a personal trainer i typically won't start with anyone til they are 14. you shouldnt get into really intense lifting til you are 16. i would suggest hiring a trainer to learn proper mechanics and nutrition if he counsels in that.If you start earlier than say 13, your body is under to much stress, with the body changes from puberty and growing to undertake the rigors of weight training and be able to recouperate.
2006-07-03 09:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by chiseledsteel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been weight lifting since I was 4. My family is very fit and strong. I am an 11 year old girl and I am lifting 90 pounds every day and running for 1 hour. You are never too young.
2006-07-03 09:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by DUH! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-03 09:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by gayatri s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably wait until you are a high school freshman (14 years). Your body may be better adjusted and more mature for this exercise.
When starting, make sure you have the guidance of a trainer who will show proper technique so as not to damage knees and the back (crucial at a young age).
2006-07-03 09:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mister_fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gtfo blunt. Around the age 15-16 is fine , as at 13,14 your bones are still growing and your going into adult hood, around 15-16 your almost done with puberty so its fine then. Taking illegal substances will cause devasting effects to your body in large quantities. Running and aerobic e.g football is fine , at 13 go to your gym and ask for a personal trainer. You cant weight train at most gyms untill ur 16-18
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2016-04-13 23:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your doctor, but most gyms won't allow anyone under 16 to lift without a doctor's note.
2006-07-03 09:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cousin started when he was the same age &
just about the same size as you (he's now 36 yrs old &
huge!)
he took alot of advice from professionals who wrote
books about what & what not to do
be careful,always have someone to spot you & YES
have a trainer
good luck & don't to too much @ once
2006-07-03 09:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 10 years old and im 6"7 i could kick anyones *** I am 270 solid muscle. I graduated from Harvard last year and have had no need to start lifting as of my enormous body and crazy high IQ.
**** you
2013-12-02 00:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Max 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seen an 9 yr old bodybuilder. They call him "Lil Hercules" That's just too young! He was on Inside Edition benchpressing......
2006-07-03 09:10:11 · answer #9 · answered by ♥c0c0puffz♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd wait, you really shouldn't. you should try just running and light weightlifting such as like using your school gym, or buying light weights and doing curls. or do pushups.
why do you want to do it anyway? whats the point
2006-07-03 09:09:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋