Are Weightlifting Machines Safe for Kids 10 and Over?
Weightlifting machines are perfectly safe for kids–a lot safer than some of the things that parents make their kids do around the house and yard. […]
The Youngest Age You Can Teach Children to Deadlift
What’s the youngest a child can learn how to deadlift? There is no research on this, so any fitness expert’s take on this is going to be based on anecdotal evidence. […]
Is It Safe for Children to Lift Weights?
It’s actually safer for kids to lift weights than it is for them to do many things their parents permit them to do. […]
Why Obese Children SHOULD Lift Weights
If your child is obese, it's SO SAFE to get him/her into weightlifting for fantastic benefits! Obese children in particular will greatly benefit from lifting weights, and this article explains the details. Obese children as [...]
Is Shoveling Snow Dangerous for Kids?
You know that shoveling snow can be dangerous for poorly conditioned adults, but are kids prone to any dangers from this kind of activity? Yes, they are. But not in the same way [...]
Should Kids Do Pushups: How Young Is Too Young?
Can a child be too young to do pushups? How young is too young for kids to do pushups? What's interesting about this question is that babies do this type of motion all the time. Though [...]
Is the Deadlift Safe for Kids?
Should kids perform deadlifts or is this dangerous? The better question is: Is there anything intrinsic about the motion of deadlifting that would make it harmful to a child’s body? The answer to that question [...]
