yes if their doctor approves. "in obese kids it's actually a good activity " says teri m. mccambridge md a pediatric sports medicine specialist in towson md. who chairs the american academy of pediatrics’ council on sports medicine and fitness. it can improve their cholesterol levels build strength and perhaps help them lose weight. and for teens and pre-teens who aren't into sports weight training may evolve into a lifelong exercise mccambridge says. of course the same rules about supervision and safety apply regardless of the child's size.
is it okay for overweight kids to weight train?