My son is 13 and wants to start weight training. Is 13 too young to start lifting?
This is the most frequently asked question concerning youth and weight training. I recommend you encourage your son to wait until he is at least 16 and instead develop his skills in other sports, such as football and baseball throwing. However, if he insists, here’s what the American College of Sports Medicine suggests: limit the sets to one to two; attempt at least eight reps per set; and train one to two days per week using all of the major muscle groups in each workout. Further, a professional should monitor the workouts and each repetition should be done without any jerky movements, and breathing should be done with each rep. For further information please refer to healthAtoZs Exclusive, Too Young to Pump Iron. Q: I am considering using steroids because I feel my muscles are not big enough. Also, could you offer your opinion on non-steroid and non-prescription supplements to increase my strength? A: Taking steroids is not a good, healthy choice. Seventy-two different side effects h
