When is it Safe for Youth Athletes to Strength Train?I’ll never forget seeing the mystical sign outside the weight room at our local YMCA that said “Must be at least 14 years old to enter.
Extreme Plans Extreme ConsequencesWe’ve all heard of someone who did an extreme diet or training plan and got great results.
Does Training help with Stress?In a world that is constantly connected, there’s no doubt that stress has been elevated. Stress from work, family, and constantly being informed on every topic leads to overload for our body.
Less Movement More PainThis conversation becomes almost a contest to compare inflammation, mobility restrictions, and who used to be able to do what. Sometimes, at the same party but in a different part of the room there is a different group of people.
Benefits of Full Body TrainingTraditionally what had been used were body part specific training routines with the goals of hypertrophy(muscle growth) and aesthetics(looks).
Signs of Fatigue in Youth AthletesAll performance requires an athlete to be sharp, present, and efficient. As soon as we go from training optimally to even slightly overtrained, we have decreased the output and actually have a set back because the athlete now needs to take additional time off to recover physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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