When is a good age for boys to start a weight-training workout?
When is a good age for my 12-year-old twin boys to start a weight-training workout? They are in several different kinds of sports. Can they drink protein shakes?
Feb. 24, 2005: 12 is pretty young to start weights. I'd wait at least a couple more years. Protein drinks are fine, but as much as possible, have them get their protein from whole food sources, like chicken, fish, beef and pork. As they grow older the nex...
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