How old do you have to be to start working out in the gym? This is a question many people ask themselves before deciding if they want to invest in a membership. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the age limits for working in gyms.
Should my child go to the gym?
Absolutely. But it is important to start with your baby early and build a daily exercise routine if he or she wants to be a healthy adult.
Get started today with small steps like installing home gym equipment or setting up an outdoor gym for summer fun for kids!
At what age should I take my child to train in the gym?
This question is asked a lot by parents, and luckily for you, we have the answer.
Many people feel that they should start training at an early age so that their child can learn good habits from the beginning. This has many benefits, such as better health throughout your life and learning to work hard at a young age. You will be able to build self-confidence in children, which is important because self-confidence helps them at every stage of their lives, both personal and professional. The earlier you train with weights, the more likely these muscles, joints and bones are to develop properly, reducing the amount of injuries later in their adulthood. It may seem like there isn’t much of a difference between a 12-month-old and a 15-month-old, but there is.
What age do you recommend?
We suggest that children start exercising at the gym between 12 and 18 months of age (or even younger). It is important, however, not to rush; bones, muscles and joints take time to develop properly, so we don’t want them to get injured or get discouraged by doing too much too soon. Training should be fun! If your child is not having fun because he cannot move as fast as his peers or he is not enjoying playing on devices such as jungles, trampolines or slides, then take a break from training until he’s ready. We recommend that you wait until your baby is 18 months old to do this as his muscles, joints and bones are still developing. We also suggest that you wait before taking him to the gym if he shows signs of discouragement or just not enjoying it yet. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break from training until they’re ready!
Remember that at this age it is supposed to be mostly fun. It cannot be a professional gym in which the child will lift heavy weights. You have to adapt the exercises to the specific child.