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[STRENGTH TRAINING IN CHILDREN]

Bareket Falk1, Raffy Dotan2

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University, ON, Canada.

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|August 14, 2019
PubMed

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Strength training is safe and effective for children, debunking myths about ineffectiveness and injury risk. It offers significant health benefits, including reduced injury risk and improved metabolic health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric exercise science
  • Sports medicine
  • Childhood health and wellness

Background:

  • Misconceptions persist regarding the safety and efficacy of strength training for children.
  • Previous beliefs suggested higher injury risks and lower effectiveness compared to adults.
  • These outdated notions are not supported by current scientific understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address and correct prevailing myths about pediatric strength training.
  • To highlight the safety and benefits of resistance training in youth.
  • To provide evidence-based information for parents, coaches, and healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on pediatric resistance training.
  • Analysis of studies comparing injury rates in children and adults during strength training.
  • Examination of physiological and health outcomes in children participating in supervised strength programs.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric response to strength training is similar to adults, with comparable strength gains.
  • Injury incidence is not higher in children than adults when training is properly supervised.
  • Strength training offers benefits beyond muscle development, including injury prevention and improved metabolic health.

Conclusions:

  • Strength training is a safe and beneficial activity for children when conducted under appropriate guidance.
  • It can mitigate activity-related injuries and positively impact overweight youth, including managing diabetes risk and obesity.
  • Addressing misconceptions is crucial for promoting the adoption of effective strength training programs for children.
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