Month: September 2020

Youth and Resistance Training Part 2

Last week we spoke about the benefits of youth resistance training! However as always some risks include: Overtraining Burn out Early specialisation Poor movement skills Drop out Overall, the most important consideration is that each individual experiences growth and development and different points so that each training program must be highly-individualised. Pathways must be developed …

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Youth and Resistance Training

There is a common fear that if a child starts too soon with strength and conditioning, they will stunt their growth or have other development issues. However, listed below are the potential benefits of a well structured resistance training program in youth: Increased muscle strength and power Increased local muscle endurance Increased bone mineral density …

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Preventing Neck Pain

While there is no one solution to curing the pain in your neck, there is a lot you can do to help with problems arising: Think about your posture when sitting or standing, and make sure your desk is designed to help you sit (or stand) comfortably. Regular exercise will improve muscle tone and posture, …

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