How old do you have to be to wear a Bowflex?

Image is everything with today’s youth and many young people want to exercise and use equipment like adults, but is it safe? How old do you have to be to use equipment like the Bowflex?

While there is little information from the manufacturer on this point, using a Bowflex is similar to any other weight training situation. That said, determining at what age you can start wearing a Bowflex is a matter of common sense.

Children grow continuously sometimes until they are 18 years old. This means that the configurations of bones, tissues and muscles are constantly changing. You need to take this into account when determining if your child is old enough to start strength training.

The American Academy of Pediatrics supports children who participate in properly designed and supervised training programs, including those that incorporate the use of machinery such as a Bowflex. Light strength training is good at any age. This is especially true if a young child participates in other sports such as minor leagues or gymnastics.

The key to using a Bowflex or any other training program with a young person is proper training on how to use the equipment. Improper use at any age can cause serious injury to muscles, tendons, and possibly bones. So if this is your first time using the Bowflex, you’ll want to work with the machine for a while before showing the ropes to a young man.

Once you are confident with the knowledge and use of the Bowflex, here are some basic guidelines for use with children or young adults.

o Abundant fluid intake

o Well lit area

o Three days a week maximum

o Beginners should do a set of ten repetitions for each major muscle, starting with light weight or resistance.

o No lift or maximum resistance

o Training should be part of a complete fitness program, including nutrition.

By following these steps and some average common sense, your youngster should benefit from strength training with you. It should be noted that you should never start any type of training without first consulting a doctor about the fitness level of you and your child if you train together. How old do you have to be to wear a Bowflex? Old enough to receive proper instructions on the proper use of the machine.