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
- Decreased cardiovascular risk
- Decreased fracture risk
- Increased aerobic capacity
- Increased motor skill competence
- Increased sport skill performance
- Decreased adiposity (fatty tissue)
- Decreased risk of sport and physical activity-related injury
Come see one of our physios here at Back to Health in Newport for any questions on your child’s health and/or sport injuries.
