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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing to watch out for - it's not good for kids to work out with weights, they really should be using body weight exercises only until they're done growing. If she's going to use cardio machines, that's fine, but I would keep her away from the weights for a few more years. [/quote]

I don't think this is consider true anymore. As long as someone is watching her form and don't load her up with too much weight, strength training is fine.[/quote]

Our child is on multiple travel sports teams and works with trainers. They do not allow lifting [b]until certain ages [/b]and had discussions with us about how terrible weights can be for developing muscles if not done correctly and under supervision. I would never let a 12 year old just go at it alone. [/quote]

Of course supervision. I don't know if OP was planning to vaguely wave her hand at the weights and say good luck.

My DS is 12 and his team sports work out with weights. Not super heavy but some resistance is there. Even the AAP says after 7-8 years old, it's fine to use weights under supervision.[/quote]

A trainer/coach is much different than a parent. A parent may not understand physiology and that just because a kid CAN lift a 20 lb weight, doesn't mean they should. I would suggest professional supervision, not just adult supervision. [/quote]

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