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Is 13 Too Young to Start Bodybuilding?

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 19th 2011 11:30AM

If you hear your kids saying "We're gonna pump (clap) you up" in the mirror while applying bronzer, flexing, posing and lifting weights you'd be afraid to even go near, it may be time for a body image intervention. "Today" reports youngsters ...The number of kids ages 6 to 11 joining gyms has doubled since 2005.
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Weightlifting for Kids? New Research Says Pump It Up

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 1st 2011 3:00PM

Kids should exercise to strengthen their muscles and bones three times a week. Credit: Getty If your kid has been asking to lift weights but you've been afraid to let him because of safety concerns, you may want to ease up on your ...New research says lifting weights won't stunt a kid's growth.
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