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Suggest A Safe Exercise Regime With Weights
My 13 year old son wants to lift weights, we are worried about his growth plates, his coach says that current research shows it is good for him to lift weights - He is healthy 5 foot 4 and 145 pounds, given his age, weight and height is there a general answer to this question ~ right now he is lifting a couple times a week and he lifts what he can do 4 or 5 sets of 4 or 5 reps on thmy husband thinks it should be 4 to 5 sets of 15 reps ~ any feedback?
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
Hi,
It is an age of rapid growth. proper nutrition, protein and a mild degree of exercise are enough since he is gaining weight and muscle. Do not try heavy exercises. damage to growing cartilages may lead to growth to stop. Mild to moderate exercise is enough for his age.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician
It is an age of rapid growth. proper nutrition, protein and a mild degree of exercise are enough since he is gaining weight and muscle. Do not try heavy exercises. damage to growing cartilages may lead to growth to stop. Mild to moderate exercise is enough for his age.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician
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