Greetings
I have asked you for advice in the past on my 13 yo age group swimming son and the feedback has been great. So, here goes again. He has lifted weights in school this semester with great results. He wants to continue after the class ends next month at our health club. I have to admit the results have been dramatic in the pool as well as his appearance. I would like to see him continue but need suggestions as to his program in terms of frequency, specific lifts etc. Any suggestions or links would be appreciated.
Regards
Spudfin
Parents
Former Member
My opinion is that starting a 13 year old on weight lifting is unnecessary, a perfect opportunity for injury, and, as mentioned, burn out.
I've BTDT, and sputtered out by 18.
My son, on his own request, started a weight program at 15, but is supervised by a trainer at the gym. While he does do weights (primarily via machines at this point), he has found the most benefit coming from agility work with the trainer (very intense).
I agree with the statement that for the most part, muscular development happens naturally--my son had a nice shape before starting working with the trainer.
It will all come together if he has passion and his OWN goals.
For my own curiosity, I am surprised that a school would begin weight training at such an early age. Here, you cannot take weight training until Junior year in high school.
My opinion is that starting a 13 year old on weight lifting is unnecessary, a perfect opportunity for injury, and, as mentioned, burn out.
I've BTDT, and sputtered out by 18.
My son, on his own request, started a weight program at 15, but is supervised by a trainer at the gym. While he does do weights (primarily via machines at this point), he has found the most benefit coming from agility work with the trainer (very intense).
I agree with the statement that for the most part, muscular development happens naturally--my son had a nice shape before starting working with the trainer.
It will all come together if he has passion and his OWN goals.
For my own curiosity, I am surprised that a school would begin weight training at such an early age. Here, you cannot take weight training until Junior year in high school.
