Largest Cities in Missouri State. Below is a list of some of the largest cities in Missouri ranked by population. Select a city to view an interactive map, list of zipcodes and current weather of that city. Kansas City, MO. Population: 441,545 (US Census 2000).
But a major new review just published in Pediatrics, together with a growing body of other scientific reports, suggest that, in fact, weight training can be not only safe for young people, it can also be beneficial, even essential.
Increased metabolism and healthy self-esteem are two of the added benefits that are evident as soon as you begin the weight training program. As to how young you should start weight training in order to maximize these benefits, the question really is irrelevant. Increased metabolism means the child's body will consume calorie intake at a higher level than it would without the weight training. This helps keep excess fat off and maintain a healthy weight level.