http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old GreatSchools en-us joenay My mom use to always have my big brother do push ups and after a while he started making reps on one hand and then he started letting us ( ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=1#comment_340494 5100.340494 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:19:52 -0800 protectivemom Start out by walking outside around your home.If you have stairs in the house, have him walkup and down several times.Dont forget helping out with housework can givehim a good ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=1#comment_320129 5100.320129 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:33:36 -0800 lmsabm One of the best workouts for kids is sport-related. There are many options that will teach him how to get good exercise while making it fun, and teach him how ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=1#comment_302177 5100.302177 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:41:06 -0800 debrasuefitzge i agree with laura67 and healthy11,i would definitely speak to his doctor first and see what he or she recommends is best for him. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=1#comment_302089 5100.302089 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:27:55 -0800 michellea Martial Arts and swimming are two low impact sports that can help develop stamina and burn calories. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=1#comment_301977 5100.301977 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:14:57 -0800 healthy11 As with adults, loosing weight is best achieved by a combination of eating right and exercising. You might be interested in joining Greatschools "Healthy Foods" Group (You can find a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=2#comment_301967 5100.301967 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:05:29 -0800 laura1967 I agree, with "healthly11" PLUS you need to speak with his "pediatrician" first. Just to be on the safe side. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=2#comment_301939 5100.301939 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:37:30 -0800 Erikwiscool but he also said he wants to lose weight. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=2#comment_301905 5100.301905 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:56:59 -0800 healthy11 Do you have a YMCA nearby? They often run special classes for kids, that are designed not to overly stress young children...If I'm not mistaken, they generally don't recommend weight ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/301865/my-child-said-that-he-wants-to-work-out-What-kind-of-workouts-should-i-give-him-Hes-9-years-old?cpage=2#comment_301881 5100.301881 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:40:08 -0800