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Isn't 13 y/o a bit young to be lifting weights?
As long as you don't go crazy, not at all. Start off gradually, don't overdo it, but some moderate strength training along with regular cardio will not only help you look better and less appealing as a target, it can do wonders for mental health and emotional resilience.
Learning practical martial arts like boxing, muay thai, jiu jitsu, and/or krav maga might not be a bad idea either. Not to say you should go around fighting people who mistreat you, but it is good exercise, can build confidence, and if you are targeted with violence, you will be better equipped to deal with the situation. The best way to win a fight is to not have to fight in the first place, but there may come a time where you are not left with a choice.
Yes. The gym folks would love to help a kid. Don't just work out at the school. Find a gym that'll help do it right.
Besides, I have a theory that half the people in the gym are on the spectrum and undiagnosed. Counting calories like crazy, obsess over bro science, headphones in and don't talk to anyone. There's lots of signs. Good chance to find people to relate to.
One of my MT teachers was definitely on the spectrum, super friendly but I wouldn't fuck with him in a million years.
Montana teacher?
Muay Thai, never been to Montana but I like to think that Sam Elliot narrates everything in your head when you're there.
I'm from there and yeah, he and Morgan Freeman split narration duty here.
Huh, I thought Morgan Freeman had South Dakota...
LOL
Oh wow you might be on to something
if i ever have a kid, i'm totally going to encourage that they learn martial arts as soon as they're old enough
Start training early and start learning yourself now if you haven't already.