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Spang Posts: 12 Joined: 2004/06/07	2004/06/25, 11:57 PM Hey, Im only 15 and ive been working out for a few months now. I was wondering if working out at a younger age can stop you from growing. Is this true because ive heard rumors?:surprised:
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/06/26, 01:24 AM hmm....i'm not sure about the stunting growth thing when it comes to lifting early, but my brothers have been at it since they were in their teens and they still ended up like giants. I think genetics and nutrition play a lot into it. I see nothing wrong with it as long as you stick to a "healthy lifestyle" incorporating every aspect of your life, from sleep, diet, workout/exercise, to personal habits. :) goodluck on your goals! :) -------------- The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. -cupcake-
miles_g Posts: 35 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/06/26, 04:28 AM it has been said that working out young stunts your growth. When you work out you tear the muscle fibres and they heal back and swell up resulting you to get bigger, so if you're younger, it can stunt your growth
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/06/26, 11:39 AM bump.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/06/26, 12:32 PM No. This has been disproved. It used to be thought that heavy exercise would damage the epiphyseal (sp?) plates on your bones (where the bones grow). It has been studied and found that this isn't true. There are things that can damage the plates, but properly supervised exercise usually isn't the culprit. Things to keep in mind with younger exercisers is that they cannot cool their cores as efficiently - so they need more frequent rest periods and more hydration. Calisthenics and cardiovascualr activity are fine for younger trainees, as long as it is kept in mind that they may not be as physically coordinated as adults and require supervision. Light weight training, with the goal of function and strength, may be engaged in by teens (and sometimes younger children) but the trainees must be ready to approach it in a mature manner, as horseplay may lead to injury. -------------- \"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps: Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\" Dave Draper
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/06/26, 05:47 PM thanks asimmer! :) -------------- The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. -cupcake-
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/06/26, 08:53 PM also check in the other forums - there is a simialr question- the title is too young, I think. -------------- \"Inscribe this on the charm that dangles from your navel, girls. Guys, tattoo this on your biceps: Building muscle and might builds strong minds and character. Respect and humility come from lifting weights and feeding yourself with care. And from these distinguished qualities a great nation of people is built, by God. (Of course the God part is your choice, friend.)\" Dave Draper
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/06/27, 10:10 AM Your 15 I think thats just right, I started working out abotu that time of my life........Just make sure your doing correct form and know what your doing and how to do it. What I concider younger is like under 14 but then I think it would be ok, as long as your not doing like heavy deadlifts,squats cleans and benches and junk. -------------- .......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! ......minds are not vessles to be filled, but fires to be enlightened ......Confucious once said ,DO NOT play leap frog with a unicorn
Spang Posts: 12 Joined: 2004/06/07	2004/06/27, 11:48 AM Ok. Thanks for the help everbody.