Fifty years ago, the prevailing wisdom was that children should not lift weights until they are past puberty and well into their teens. It was thought that lifting weights could stunt growth caused by ...

Exercise 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 ...

My 12-year-old child wants to start lifting weights; should I let them? Men's Health Fitness Director, Andrew Tracey says: You’ve only got to check the comments section underneath any video of an ...

But take a deep breath. Strength training, when done correctly, can be one of the best things your teen can incorporate into their life. Far from being dangerous, it can build strong bones, boost ...

WHEN Gabrielle Lyon, DO, was 5 years old, her father would take her on 10-mile bike rides. Physical activity wasn't a question, she says—it was part of her day-to-day life from a very young age. As a ...

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Most high school athletic programs have some sort of strength training component, but club and travel sports have ramped up the stakes in kids athletics at an even earlier stage. S Seun Adeyeye Follow ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Recent research shows that the share of adolescents who were prescribed weight loss medications tripled nationally between 2020 and 2023. About 75% of weight is determined by genetics, said Dr. Nancy ...

Grant R. Tomkinson has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, National Institutes of Health, and Public Health Agency of Canada. Hunter Bennett and Max Nelson do not ...