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Is Your Young Athlete at Risk? Proven Ways to Prevent Injury and Build Performance In youth sports, few things are more frustrating than an athlete sidelined by injury, especially when it’s avoidable. Whether your child is a runner, tennis player, volleyball player, or plays multiple sports throughout the year, staying […]
Fitness in your 50’s is a little different than fitness in your younger years. But it doesn’t have to be radically different in my opinion.
What that means is pretty much every sense that your body receives from the outside world runs through the vestibular system and is integrated in the brain.
Gaining strength allows you to perform daily tasks much easier.
How many days per week you should train is determined by your training level and status.
How many days per week you should train is determined by your training level and status.
MYTH: Strength training is not safe.
FACT: Strength training for young athletes should focus on form and technique and be kept simple to prevent injuries while training. Training should be organized and supervised by a qualified professional. When these criteria are met, strength training for kids is appropriate.
At UNITE.rehab.perform we are offering training to young athletes interested in taking their game to the next level. Our coaches are experienced and present for all training sessions and have safety in mind at all times.
The training of young athletes has been a controversial topic and is fraught with misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the past, children were discouraged from participating in strength training routines for fear of injury, prematurely halting the growth process and concerns regarding the efficacy of a training effect resulting from weight training. Some of these concerns were not without warrant.