Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents

Abstract:

Regular participation in youth resistance training (RT) programs has been shown to elicit favorable short-term influences on diverse health dimensions. However, traditional concerns and misconceptions persist, although a compelling body of research indicated that supervised resistance exercises can be a safe and effective protocol of training for children and adolescents. The World Health Organization supports participation in a variety of physical activities including those that strengthen muscle and bone. Thus, the current chapter will address the benefits of RT programs in young people, mainly focused on youth sports practice. Besides, it will be addressed specific aspects to consider within the sports environment, where there is a considerable variation in growth, maturity, and performance status among individuals of the same chronologic age, especially during the pubertal years. Finally, practical strategies to develop safe and effective RT programs for athletes of different levels will be presented.

Año de publicación:

2022

Keywords:

• youth
• Strength training
• Maturation
• performance

Fuente:

scopus