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No, that's a myth. Weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16. Then, lifting weights, when using correct form, should be beneficial. It is risky to do it any earlier unless one has expert coaching and supervision.
Weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16.
i was told that they help your growth because it stretches out the cartledge on knees and also the muscle on knees.another thing is dont use them so offten because it can damage knees
No, properly performed Weightlifting will not stunt growth. Young individuals should be supervised to make sure they are following proper form and to minimize the risk of injury.
The only thing ankle weights do is make your legs stronger and vertical higher.
no ankle weights are used to increase speed therefor when you take them off you are much faster
No, that's a myth. However, because of the skeletal immaturity of a child it is not advisable that he or she trains with weights before the age of about 16.
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Does picking up weights stop your growth?
no
Does going to the gym and lifting weights stop height growth?
no
Who makes the best ankle weights?
The Cathe Ergo Wing Ankle Weights are highly recommended.
Do ankle weights help with thigh fat?
Using ankle weights can definetley help with reducing thigh weight.
Do ankle weights increase your height?
No, ankle weights make a more harder to lift which give better results.
What ankle weights are the most comfortable to use?
Nordic Track makes some very comfortable ankle weights. anonymous@oola.com
Can people stop growing taller by lifting weights?
People do not stop growing by lifting weights. It was believed that weight lifting damaged the growth plates and stunted growth. It CAN happen, but only with very heavy weights, such as sets of 3-5 reps. They say no one should do HEAVY weights until they are 18, or fully grown.
Where can one find inexpensive ankle weights for sale?
One should not have a problem purchasing inexpensive ankle weights. Some online sources for inexpensive ankle weights are: Sports Unlimited, Nextag, Beso, and Bizrate.
Should you wear ankle weights to bed?
It's not likely to wear ankle weights to bed cause it doesn't really do anything. It just weighs your ankles down, which seems uncomfortable to me. Use ankle weights when running, doing exercises, or sports.
Do ankle weights work for improving high kicks?
No, ankle weights do not work for improving high kicks. They strengthen your legs thus making them stronger.
What happens when kids lift weights?
It could injured the body, but does not stunt or stop the growth of the person
Is this just a single weight or a set of two weights?
Ankle weights always come in pairs so these are two weights.
