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Weights

honeymonster · 2002-12-27 23:18:18

is it true that if you lift weights when you're under 21 it can affect your body and not in a good way . I was told by people that it stunts your growth and caused problems with your bones as they're still growin.

27-12-2002 11:18pm

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honeymonster

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is it true that if you lift weights when you're under 21 it can affect your body and not in a good way . I was told by people that it stunts your growth and caused problems with your bones as they're still growin.

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#2 28-12-2002 2:13am

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#3 29-12-2002 9:06am

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Well if thats true then I got a problem.....HELP!!! WAHT DO I DO??? PLEASE TELL ME ITS NOT TRUE!!!

Nah its not true

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#4 29-12-2002 1:36pm

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Nope no truth. But again whats the right age to start lifting weights I heard about 16 or something

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#5 29-12-2002 10:51pm

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Yep 16 is the recommended age for weights. any younger and they do more harm than good!!!

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