[M.D. Holloway]

Sto Mo - our Son has been lifting and running for FB. Yup, at first glance I thought he was to oyoung but there are certain weight restrictions but he really enjoys it and yes he has hit the big P. He had been bugging for 2 yrs for a gym membership so for his 13yr BD we got him one. We go every night. He works certain muscle groups a different day. he reads up on fitness and has established various goals. He also runs every day as well as some sort of aerobic activity. He is only allowed to go after his homework and chores are done and has to shower and get to bed early every night. He loves it and frankly it has been very beneficial for him. He is serious about his football dreams (personally I am not excited about it - I would rather see him play basketball or track but he has a passion for football and is will to work his butt off).

Am I worried about physical issues arising? Stunted growth? Not really. I think there is more at stake playing vid games or watching TV. I would rather have him lift proper for 30 min, row for 15 min, cycle for 20min, run for 15 and then maybe play some racketball or basketball with me!