When should i start going to the Gym? (Lifting Weights) and What age do i

[Bill]

start taking supplements? Im 14.5 years old, i am turning 15 in about 19 days and was thinking of joining a gym. Im 6ft tall and weigh around 180 pounds. Ive heard rumors that you stop growning when you lift at a early age, is that true ? because ive known some people who been working out since they were 12 and they are fine till now. So when should i start going to the gym? and when should i take protein powder and other supplements ?

[hopelessromantic]

It's not true (stunted growth myth)

You can start lifting whenever you're old enough to know how to do things safely and properly.

You should start going whenever you're old enough to know how to not hurt yourself or others in the gym.

You don't need to take protein powder/supplements. Learn how to have good nutrition in your diet before you add supplements into it. There's an order to these things.

[chris]

i have worked out since i was 12 and i am good. its myth that u will stop growing. you can take protein now just make sure u work out when you do