There isn't a lot of information from the manufacturers on how old you should be to use a Bowflex. However, we can determine the best age to start using a bowflex below.
When children age it is a continual process in which the size of their muscles, tissue, and bones change. Use this information as your first determining factor into what age you should be before you use a bowflex.
A bowflex is good for any age if especially if your child has been involved in other physical activities such as little league sports like baseball. The American Academy of Pediatrics has done research and suggests to keep activities involving strength training to lighter strength training.
The key to using a Bowflex or any other training program with a young person is adequate training on how to use the equipment. Improper use at any age can cause serious injury to muscle, tendons and possibly bones. Therefore, if you are a first time user of the Bowflex you will want to work with the machine for a while before showing a young person the ropes.
Once you are confident with knowledge and use of the Bowflex here are some base guidelines for use with children or young adults. They should have Plenty of fluid intake, Well lit area, Three days a week maximum, Beginners should do one set of ten reps for each major muscle beginning with light weight or resistance, and No maximum lifting or resistance Training should be a part of a whole fitness program including nutrition.
You can use a bowflex at about any age if they have proper instruction and lift light enough. It would be wise to consult a doctor about your childs strength training though.
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