Gym rules what????

ahjenny

Also, American Council on Exercise explains that heavy lifting is not safe when kids are developing still. Their joints are not as stable as an adults'. Basic strength training can wait until they are in their teens. Teach kids to do pullups on monkey bars, and proper push ups (where their shoulder blades don't collapse) Get them into kids fitness classes, boys and girls club, or go outside with them. Let them be kids for a while.

I agree. It's hard to fit in a work out for you and keep the kid(s) busy. If you can, try going to a rec center or a playground. You can climb on the monkey bars and do other stuff with him. Build snowmen or a snow fort, shoveling snow, or go sledding. It's a bit colder, but going outside during the crummy weather is still an option. And I agree with the reasons others state on why they don't allow kids under a certain age in the gym, even if yours is mature and responsible and under your observation at all times.

traceracer

if your kid did come in the gym and dropped a weight on his foot and caused damage you would sue and you would win. look at the contract you signed

This isnt a contract. It is at the school weight room.

Regardless if you signed a contract or NOT, it's a liability issue for the school.

Don't be surprised if a school employee confronts you about this issue in the future. The school employee was simply doing their job and your typed response came off as snotty and spoiled. In addition you taught your son that the rules apply to everyone...except you.

Take him to the park, on a hike, play catch in your backyard, put him in a sports program - or better yet volunteer to be the coach.

Sorry if I came across snotty or rude but what i was getting at was, she was there to clean and she had nothing to do with the rules or having any authority. She just wanted to pretend she had some authority. I dont think I am above any rules, I just think the rules are stupid unless it comes to the weights of course. But I will take it up at the next PTO meeting.

CaptainGordo

if your kid did come in the gym and dropped a weight on his foot and caused damage you would sue and you would win. look at the contract you signed

This isnt a contract. It is at the school weight room.

Regardless if you signed a contract or NOT, it's a liability issue for the school.

Don't be surprised if a school employee confronts you about this issue in the future. The school employee was simply doing their job and your typed response came off as snotty and spoiled. In addition you taught your son that the rules apply to everyone...except you.

Take him to the park, on a hike, play catch in your backyard, put him in a sports program - or better yet volunteer to be the coach.

Sorry if I came across snotty or rude but what i was getting at was, she was there to clean and she had nothing to do with the rules or having any authority. She just wanted to pretend she had some authority. I dont think I am above any rules, I just think the rules are stupid unless it comes to the weights of course. But I will take it up at the next PTO meeting.

And if something happened, and the custodian didn't do anything to avoid it? It could cost the custodian her job. She was protecting herself and the interests of the school.

Shawn_Marie

There are rules like that in most gyms. It has to do with the development of a child's muscles; if they begin "working out" (using weights to young) the muscles can be damaged. I don't think they should be "banned" till a specific age but I do feel that until a physician ok's it, a child should not do any weight machines (circuit training/free weight) but why not let them use a recumbent bike, treadmill, adaptive motion trainer would be good for a child because there is no impact. Plus, cardio is great for all ages!

cramernh

This is actually the norm....

Unless the pediatrician has drafted a formal 'letter of medical necessity', Gyms reserve the right (yes, under various insurance liability plans) to restrict members via age minimum....

It is a very smart thing to do for Gyms and it is done with very legitimate reasons...


Yes, the custodian could very well be held liable if their job description also includes 'full enforcement of facility rules and regulations"... and held liable for not informing the member AND the child gets injured, causes property damage, or commits any acts against regulation and rules...

I know this is not what you want to hear but, it is really good business sense....

hannahbellelechter

I've been going to my gym since age 13. Never had an issue. But the liability thing makes sense.

MaximalLife

ouch double post

MaximalLife

So at our school gym that I frequent, one of the rules are that anyone under 7th grade is not allowed in the gym. Personally, I think this is such a crock. I have a 10 yr old boy that is, I would like to say,....on the tubby side. He loves working out with me and we have fun doing it! Most of the guys and gals that I work out with there dont mind him being there because he has respect for the equipment and people as I have taught him to but today I had a custodian walk right by me and ask my son how old he was as we were on the treadmills. I told her that he is 10 and I am his mother and I am watching him so she shouldnt be worrying about it! I understand if kids are acting reckless, annoying people, ect, ya then boot em out but otherwise I think people should mind their own!! Just sayin.....

No, no, no!
Keep your kids out of the gym. I have 5 kids, so it's not about me not understanding. I do.

And not withstanding the obvious liability issue, it's bad business. Even if your kids are great, the parents of the brats will point to you and say "well, you let her do it"

No, kids need to stay OUT!
Next thing you know, the whole place is like Chunky Cheese.

traceracer

So at our school gym that I frequent, one of the rules are that anyone under 7th grade is not allowed in the gym. Personally, I think this is such a crock. I have a 10 yr old boy that is, I would like to say,....on the tubby side. He loves working out with me and we have fun doing it! Most of the guys and gals that I work out with there dont mind him being there because he has respect for the equipment and people as I have taught him to but today I had a custodian walk right by me and ask my son how old he was as we were on the treadmills. I told her that he is 10 and I am his mother and I am watching him so she shouldnt be worrying about it! I understand if kids are acting reckless, annoying people, ect, ya then boot em out but otherwise I think people should mind their own!! Just sayin.....

No, no, no!
Keep your kids out of the gym. I have 5 kids, so it's not about me not understanding. I do.

And not withstanding the obvious liability issue, it's bad business. Even if your kids are great, the parents of the brats will point to you and say "well, you let her do it"

No, kids need to stay OUT!
Next thing you know, the whole place is like Chunky Cheese.

LOL! I kinda see your point there....