You lift weights to be strong and fit — and now your kid wants to do it, too. Is that safe? Probably — but, as with much in parenting, it depends. With proper supervision, children as young as 7 or 8 ...

First, let’s talk about whether it makes sense for kids to train for strength. Lifting weights is just one form of resistance training—others might include bodyweight exercises like pushups, or work ...

(CNN) — It is no secret that a growing percentage of Americans can be considered overweight or obese, and that includes children. The number of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 who can be categorized ...

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Talking to kids about weight can be dangerous, experts say — but there are appropriate ways to address it if necessary. (Illustrated by Liliana Penagos) When my daughter was 4, I realized that she was ...

Most high school athletic programs have some sort of strength training component, but club and travel sports have ramped up the stakes in kids athletics at an even earlier stage. S Seun Adeyeye Follow ...

After the company where she had worked for 10 years folded, Tina Whetzel decided it was time to quite the corporate world and turn to an old passion--exercise. Whetzel had spent plenty of time in gyms ...

Editor’s note: Season 9 of the podcast “Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta” explores the intersection between body weight and health. We delve into a wide range of topics, including the evolutionary ...