Strenght training for me. Not really heavy weights. Probably under 100 or 150. Think its reasonable?
2007-03-15 15:03:45 · 9 answers · asked by aethermist5 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
No, a person at that age is still growing and developing and doing something like putting the strain of weight training onto all of that is not a good idea. If you want to build yourself up then just using your own body weight is more than sufficient. Push ups where your elbows touch the ribs as you go up and down. Ones where you point your fingers in and your elbows out. Normal sit up - lie flat on your back and try to touch your toes all the while never letting your head or shoulders touch the floor. Squats where you raise your heels as you go down and then press them down as you raise up.
My younger students at the 12 yr age do this type of training as well as their normal Kung Fu training and their strength is impressive.
2007-03-16 00:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lochlan J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 07:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mariann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strength training with weights is fine as long as your lifting form is done correctly. It has been debated quite a bit lately as to whether this deteriorates the joint/tendon/bone systems but the science proving this is very scattered. I started lifting weights when I was 14 and didn't use very heavy weights (wasn't very strong to begin with) and am 33 now and have gotten pretty strong from consistent training. As a girl, you can use light weight, high repetition programs that will build strength endurance within your muscles. Having a VERY good diet that provides your body with everything it needs is the most important factor for most people work really hard in the gym, then deny their bodies the food and water it needs to build the muscle and repair itself.
It would be wise to do a lot of homework studying weightlifting programs and the forms of lifts prior to starting. If you can get help from a coach or trainer, that would help a lot but many people, even in those positions, are not very framiliar with the technical aspects of weightlifting. If you workout in a gym, ask some of the people there how they do their lifts. If they seem confused about it and don't look confident, they probably don't know what they are doing either. If they break it down into it's basic elements and help you understand what you are doing when you do each lift, they might be a great resource to keep asking questions too. Ask many people so you get lots of different viewpoints. The more you learn the more likely you will avoid unnecessary damage, give your muscles a chance to get good contractions and get good and strong.
Remember that weightlifting is like a MA. It is not something you learn to do right away and are immediately good at. It takes time to learn, time to get good at, time to get results. You can and most likely will have some injuries but it will teach you a ton about yourself and your capabilities, can help your self confidence and self image and can be a very healthy aspect of your life if done correctly.
2007-03-17 11:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is reasonable. It builds strengh and endurance, and you will feel very healthy. It is essential you start now, and it is better starting when your younger anyways, because the faster you start, the healthier you'll be and the more longer life span you will be able to attain. Also, with a weight Lifting schedule you must know how much to bdo for each part. After each set of muscle groups worked out with weights, allow at least 24 hour rest, and continue working on a different group, until all have been rested properly. With a weight lifting regimen cycle, you must also need a correct diet, I would totally recommend the Abs Diet, because it speeds up your metabolism, and also never leads you hungry, while allowing you to gain muscle in the process. I wish you the best and a very successful, healty, life.
2007-03-15 15:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by Phlow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-19 08:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lifting weights below the age of 17 years is not advisable to the person irrespective of the gender.it will impair your growth process and may even deform your bones.
you can use other methods of strength training such as push-ups,chin-ups,sit-ups,pushing against wall
2007-03-16 02:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by aman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lifting weights has nothing to do with gender. If you like it, just do it regardless of what other people say.
2007-03-15 15:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Unazaki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes restistance training strenthens the bones.remeber to take a brief rest between each set
2007-03-15 15:26:13 · answer #8 · answered by harmony 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not important but if you wanted to its ok. I wouldn't.
2007-03-15 15:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by Sheila 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋