Muscle building exercises for 10yr old kids ?

[FairyTales]

I'm not sure which forum is right to ask, so posting it for all to view my question.

Here are important questions I have for my kid who is 10 yr old. Whole idea is to reduce weight and build some strength. As of now he is active with tennis and soccer but these are not helping much when it comes to reducing weight.

1. Is it safe to build muscles for 10 yr old kids?

2. If yes, then any reference or guidance would help me to start.

3. I also need to know on diet changes we need to make for same.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Exercise is a very minor aspect of losing weight. Diet is the most important part. Weight loss requires a greater burn of calories than is taken in.

I would suggest that you contact your GP as the route you are suggesting could have serious implications for a growing lad

[FairyTales Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IT for your response. I'll contact ped for this.

[Carrards14109]

Hi.. I have 10.5 year old and I am doing brisk walks with him, just 30-60 minutes each day with our dog and this seems to be helping. I’ve also stopped buying biscuits, crisps etc for a while and cut down on his carb in take. I’ve been making him overnight oats for breakfast, homemade soup for lunch, salad or anything without carbs, then he has a bigger dinner with half a plate of veggies. I am letting him have snacks if we have a busy day eg fruit, peanut butter, homemade oat cookies.

If you would like any recipes, don’t be afraid to ask and good luck! I know it’s hard telling them no, but it’s better for their health in the long run

[FairyTales Graduate in reply to Carrards14109]

We are off outside food, cookies and all. Walk is something I should introduce. Thank you for writing back.

[Hopalong1]

Hello FT, I have two lads in their twenties, over 6ft tall. Your son may be saving up for a growth spurt at ten years old. I never made food an issue with kids and slowly their tastes expanded. We ate a lot of carrots and peas for a while. I know you have healthy choices available and it will be rubbing off. Girlfriends have been a huge factor in the boys not wanting to appear fussy and school/uni cooking. You're a good mum! xx

[FairyTales Graduate in reply to Hopalong1]

yeah it's still time for kiddo to have girlfriend. Carrots and peas are good option to start with. Thanks a lot Hop for your inputs.

[nowster Graduate]

I wouldn't be trying to enforce a weight loss diet on a 10 year old. If there's a lot of sugary stuff in his diet (drinks, sweets, etc.), try to reduce that.

Give it a couple of years and he'll have a growth spurt.

But if you're really concerned, you should contact your GP.

[FairyTales Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yeah I'm also not in dieting at that age ... sugar drinks, cookies, outside food ... it is all stopped. I guess it is walking and more laying around is needed.