There’s a growing trend of kids wanting to hit the gym, with social media buzzing about pre-teens asking for memberships and showing interest in fitness routines. This has sparked important questions around strength training — what’s safe, what’s appropriate, and how parents can support their children’s fitness goals without risking injury. We speak to a professional trainer, Siya Nsimbi, about the dos and don’ts for young gym-goers.

There&rsquo;s a growing trend of kids wanting to hit the gym, with social media buzzing about pre-teens asking for memberships and showing interest in fitness routines. This has sparked important questions around strength training &mdash; what&rsquo;s safe, what&rsquo;s appropriate, and how parents can support their children&rsquo;s fitness goals without risking injury. We speak to a professional trainer, Siya Nsimbi, about the dos and don&rsquo;ts for young gym-goers.

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5 Nights

Your weeknight energy punch - where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, the talk of the town, advice, cool research findings and unbeatable music meet!

Your weeknight energy punch - where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, the talk of the town, advice, cool research findings and unbeatable music meet!