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General News. Should Young Children be Hitting the Gym?

Related Topics: Childhood obesity, Child

We hear a lot about keeping kids active as a way to stave off childhood obesity and the increase in childhood disorders like diabetes. As a parent, you may feel the need to encourage your children to take up sports and working out in order to stay active.

I often get asked, at what age can my child start working out in the gym? Parents want their children to be active, which is good. But I always make sure I warn against a new growing trend.

Before getting the younger generation started in the gym I start by asking one question.