Is it OK for kids to lift weights? At what age and how heavy? Here’s what parents need to know
- Written by Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, University of South Australia
Oleg Mikhaylov/ShutterstockExercise is excellent for kids.
Kids who exercise are fitter, stronger, and less likely to be overweight or obese. They have better physical and mental health, perform better in the classroom, and are more likely to exercise as an adult.
In short, the more exercise they do now, the better. But what about weight training?...





