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Citation |
Myer GD, Faigenbaum AD, Chu DA, Falkel J, Ford KR, Best TM, Hewett TE. Phys. Sportsmed. 2011; 39(1): 74-84. |
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Affiliation |
Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. greg.myer@chmcc.org. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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21378489 |
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Abstract |
As more children and adolescents participate in sports and conditioning activities (sometimes without consideration for cumulative workload), it is important to establish age-appropriate training guidelines that may reduce the risk of sports-related injury and enhance athletic performance. The purpose of this article is to review the scientific evidence on youth strength and conditioning and to provide age-appropriate recommendations for integrating different strength and conditioning activities into a well-designed program that is safe, effective, and enjoyable. Integrative training is defined as a program or plan that incorporates general and specific strength and conditioning activities that enhance both health- and skill-related components of physical fitness. The cornerstone of integrative training is age-appropriate education and instruction by qualified professionals who understand the physical and psychosocial uniqueness of children and adolescents. Language: en |