My son watches me working out in the garage and wants to join in. I let him do push ups and pulls ups. I tell him he is too young for weights. I was thinking he could probably do squats while holding one of those 8 pound medicine balls. Is there any evidence as to what type of exercises are safe for a young kid?
2006-12-22 06:30:56 · 13 answers · asked by Bruce Tzu 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I would stick with letting him do bodyweight only exercises until he reaches middle school.
2006-12-22 07:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started lifting when I was 10. Squats with a medicine ball is an excellent choice. If you teach your son proper technique and form, he will only benefit from the exercise. Get him some 5 pound dumbells, a weight belt, a jump rope, and a punching bag.
My 6 and 4 year olds do push-ups and work on the bags. That's it for now but as they get older I will integrate weights.
2006-12-22 06:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by micmac_9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. I have a 4 year old (almost 5) that watches me exercise and wants to too. I have him doing simple exercises like you described. He does pushups (on his knees), situps, leg lifts, and squats (bodyweight only). Every once in a while, he even uses the treadmill (at a slow speed and I'm there to turn it off if something happens). One thing I don't do is push him to do it. I let him decide if he wants to exercise or not. I don't want him to get turned off of exercising.
I do agree that weights would be too much right now. I think that should wait until at least middle school, then just light weights. Maybe (big maybe) do heavy weights around junior year in high school.
2006-12-22 07:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of those exercises you said are fine, 8 pounds won't hurt him and plus he has more chances of hurting himself on the playground at school. He just wants to spend time with his old man and if he wants to spend it working out, so be it = ). Just don't let him benchpress or do anything where something more than 10 pounds could fall on him. Spot him very well if you do! Happy Holidays!
2006-12-22 06:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not?
Don't let him strain himself.
Why not check with a local sports trainer or a school coach.
No reason not to encourage workouts.
How much does a dumbbell bar weigh? Can he pack a 10# bag of sugar up the stairs to the kitchen?
Use your common sense.
2006-12-22 06:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always told to never do certain types of work-outs until I had stopped growing - what involved heavy lifting!
It's a great question to ask your doctor and I'm sure he or she will have a great answer for it and some interesting points.
Medicine balls are quite heavy for an eight-year-old. I personally wouldn't let my child do this, but I might be a little over-protective.
2006-12-22 06:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-05 22:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
push ups are fine pull ups are fine but dont let him do squats he could seriously stunt his growth i dont suggest squats till about age 18 for anyone hope i helped thats what my boxing trainer told me
2006-12-22 06:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there is no problem with that. That's great that he is getting active with that now. Just don't push him more than he can handle.
2006-12-22 06:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by samaustinashlee_billiewjr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i think its ok as long as he just does it for fun. watch him and his eating habits dont let him do it too much. you might consider getting him one of those work out care bears or a kids work out video
2006-12-22 06:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by Rachel W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋