Rachel1991   10 #1 Posted July 6, 2007 How old have you got to be to join a gym? Is it 18?  Because i turn 16 soon... and need to lose a few lbs You know how it is... haha  Thanks xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
scarby   10 #2 Posted July 6, 2007 The minimum age requirement to use or join is 16 years of age. If the joiner is under 18, parental consent is required.  From.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
scarby   10 #3 Posted July 6, 2007 But it could possibly differ for different gyms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ukstudent   10 #4 Posted July 6, 2007 i think most are 16. i know that the fitness unlimited (ponds forge,hillsborough etc) is 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mifsit   10 #5 Posted July 6, 2007 I know Living Well's min age is 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
soulgirlie   10 #6 Posted July 6, 2007 What with the amount of obese children there is today I think it would be an idea to allow younger children to use gyms,they don't have to use weights just walking on the treadmill or using the bikes would help surely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sazk23   10 #7 Posted July 6, 2007 What with the amount of obese children there is today I think it would be an idea to allow younger children to use gyms,they don't have to use weights just walking on the treadmill or using the bikes would help surely  i agree on this one, probs say 12-17 accompanied by an adult and have one of the personal trainers do up a routine for them. Exercise is also a feel good thing to do and wat with the bullying and torment larger kids may have to go thru its a good thing all round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
juciefroot   10 #8 Posted July 6, 2007 springs do a kids / teenager fitness session where you can use the equipment, think its over 11's, probably do at the other centres too, give them a ring to double check times etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mifsit   10 #9 Posted July 6, 2007 I think it would be an idea to allow younger children to use gyms  Don't kids get exercise at school these days? I'm not saying kids should not be allowed to use gyms but then if they did 30 - 45 mins PE a Day its wouldn't be such a big issue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lubylou   10 #10 Posted July 6, 2007 My neighbours daughter is 14 and she goes to the gym on her own, not sure which 1 though, so i suppose they differ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sufc_babe   10 #11 Posted July 6, 2007 What with the amount of obese children there is today I think it would be an idea to allow younger children to use gyms,they don't have to use weights just walking on the treadmill or using the bikes would help surely   shine4u.org  This is an organisation that supports obese and overweight young people aged 10-17 in their battle in losing weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
UnkleBob   10 #12 Posted July 6, 2007 the OP can go to Don Valley, not sure if you could join the gym but there are lots of under 16s and around that age doing allsorts of activities, from running, to track and field. Worth a look or google i'd say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...