This means kids don't have to necessarily lift weights. If they are doing these other types of exercise, they're fine. However, very few kids are meeting these guidelines.

This doesn't mean that kids should be lifting heavy weights on principle, however — but they should be getting familiar with different types of resistance, like bodyweight (pushups, planks, and ...

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 ...

Heavy weights are okay for kids. In the past, experts have said it’s okay for kids to strength train, but they have often shied away from recommending actual weights or, in particular, heavy ...

For years, my kids have been following me into my home gym—even before we had a proper home gym, they would steal stray dumbbells or yoga balls that I thought I had bought for myself. I would ...

The PowerBlock Pro Series are the best adjustable dumbbells. From the best heavy sets to budget picks, here are the best sets of 2025, according to our fitness writer.

Given the recall on a similar set of NordicTrack adjustable weights, I was pleased to discover that the Select-a-Weight Adjustable Dumbbells seem quite durable, with a primarily steel construction.

The Carifit workout app is the app I wish I’d known about a year ago. It essentially allows you to use your baby as a dumbbell and take them with you as you work out.

This means kids don’t have to necessarily lift weights. If they are doing these other types of exercise, they’re fine. However, very few kids are meeting these guidelines.

This means kids don't have to necessarily lift weights. If they are doing these other types of exercise, they're fine. However, very few kids are meeting these guidelines.