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Position statement on youth resistance training: the 2014 International Consensus
Rhodri S Lloyd1, Avery D Faigenbaum, Michael H Stone
1Cardiff School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University, , Cardiff, Wales, UK.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 24, 2013
Summary
This guidance provides evidence-based recommendations for youth resistance training. It ensures safe and effective strength programs for children and adolescents, promoting long-term athletic development.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Paediatric Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Official position statement from the UK Strength and Conditioning Association on youth resistance training.
- Reviewed and endorsed by leading professional organizations in sports medicine, exercise science, and paediatrics.
Framework:
- Evidence-based recommendations for youth resistance training.
- Focus on safe and effective program design for children and adolescents.
Implementation:
- Guidance for coaches, educators, and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting long-term athletic development and injury prevention.
Implications:
- Enhancing the quality and safety of youth strength programs.
- Supporting the physical development and well-being of young athletes.
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