Would it? I mean if there aloud.
2007-08-25 20:11:34 · 11 answers · asked by soncho 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
My son got a membership for his 12th birthday...it's great...the pool...raquetball...lots of cardio machines...NO weights...he wipes the sweat off the things he uses, listens to his ipod...it's great!
2007-08-25 20:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by Stacey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Going to the gym is a great idea. Just try and limit your exercises to body weight exercises like dips, push ups, pull ups...If you must use weights only lift very light weights until you are about 16 or 17, then you can start to lift heavier weights. Right now you should concentrate more on how you do the exercise, not how much you can lift. Always use proper form when you train. Don't worry about the guys in the gym beside you using bad form to lift heavier weights. In a few years they will have joint problems but you won't if you are smart. I guarantee you these guys who try to lift heavy using crappy form will look the same way next year as they do today. But if you train smart, you'll make good gains even if you only use light weights.
2007-08-25 20:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Matt S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
end stressful approximately YOUR WEIGHT! i'm the comparable age (14 in 2 months) and that i'm some stone lighter. that doesn't mean YOUR fat! You sound in sturdy shape and such as you're healty i think of you be responsive to if your fat or not so do not situation approximately it. I certainly have a great number of muscle yet do exactly not situation. i don't be responsive to any "well-known" yet you're able to desire to situation approximately your weight once you're nevertheless transforming into because of the fact being to skinny now could be risky.
2016-10-03 06:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definetly! it would be great if more young people started resistance training at an early age. make sure to train all body parts to keep your body in balance. when people neglect body parts muscle imbalances are created which make various parts of the body prone to injury (such as too much ab work and not enough lower back). focus on the basics and learning how to master compound exercises. never substitute weight for form, with resistance training injury occurs as the result of improper form not from using heavy weights.
2007-08-25 20:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is fine for you to go to the gym-just stick with cardio and bodyweight exercises such as:
squats
dips
pullups
pushups
crunches
2007-08-26 09:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by bonnieh1964 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. Exercising is good for you at any age, but you should definately ask what kind of exercises are appropiate for somebody that age range.
2007-08-25 20:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course!!a 13-14 year old must go to gym if he\she is fitness-conscious.I,a 14 year old, work out in a gym everyday for an hour.Its extremely helpful.BUT,DON`T dare to do weight-lifting,as it may affect your growth.follow my suggestion&TRY IT OUT--------------!!!
2007-08-25 20:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by ANURAG 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah, just not in the weight area. Just cardio ! Weights will not let him expand his growth. i know i work at a gym.
2007-08-25 20:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course. It would be bad if you DIDN'T go.
2007-08-25 20:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by mao ying 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, if you dont do to much weight lifting that would stunt your growth
2007-08-25 20:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by Kelsey 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋