Youth sports are more competitive today than ever, with parents looking for any way to give their child a head start in the race for playing time and scholarships. Weight training is among the many tools recruited by parents and coaches in search...
Despite popular opinion, the National Strength and Conditioning Association reports that strength training for youth is not only safe, but highly effective. The National Strength and Conditioning Association further illustrates that children as...
Youth sports have changed dramatically over the past decade. Recreation leagues have been replaced by sophisticated club teams, travel teams and AAU teams where parents "pay to play." Young athletes are committing to a single sport with...
Children of all ages engaged in sports reap a variety of benefits, says Dr. Jordan Metzl, co-founder of the Sports Medicine Institute for Young Athletes. Promoting health and wellness is the reason some parents enroll their kids in sports, while...
Playing sports can be one of the more enjoyable activities for any youngster. However, it can also be frustrating. If a youngster plays a sport that he likes but struggles to succeed at, that enjoyment can turn into disillusionment. Various...
Participating in organized sports can be beneficial to children. Psychologists have found that playing sports helps children develop self-confidence, builds self-esteem and offers health and social advantages. However, the competitive nature of...
A properly designed and well-implemented weight training program can help young people, improve overall fitness, increase bone mineral density and help prevent injury on the basketball court, according to the American Council on Exercise. The goal...
Building muscular strength is a goal for many people, including kids and teenagers. Whether trying to emulate a sports hero, get stronger to play a sport themself or catch the eye of a special someone, building strength and muscle is something...
Today, more than 17.5 million kids participate in athletics. Over the past 10 to 20 years, the number of youths involved in sports has significantly risen, according to Dr. Steve Carney, a sports management professor at Drexel University. With an...
Exercise is essential to keep your child healthy and at a healthy weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence of obesity among children ages 6 to 11 more than doubled in the last 20 years, with the rate...
Loss of lean muscle mass may occur when you try to lose weight too quickly with a fad or crash diet. These diets may result in losing more than 2 pounds per week but may also leave you feeling irritable, lethargic and unable to concentrate. They...
Building bigger muscles as a teenager requires a progressively intense resistance training regimen using barbells, dumbbells and machine weights. To get buff, you should lift moderately heavy weights appropriate for completing six to 15...
Keeping busy and practicing healthful eating habits during your teen years is essential to quality life not only as a teen, but influences the quality of your adult years, as well. If you are overweight already and do not take steps to lose...
Weight-loss is not something with which adults only commonly struggle. Some teenage boys also fight the battle of the bulge -- a problem that tends to appear when more time is spent playing video games and watching television than being physically...
Many diets end in failure because people feel deprived when they restrict their caloric intake and food choices. A low-calorie diet may leave you feeling hungry and may even backfire by slowing your metabolism, leading to weight gain once you end...
Soccer is one of the most popular team sports played by American children. A 2009 National Sporting Goods Association report showed that more than 13.5 million youths have played the sport more than once, ranking it second behind basketball, but...
Professional powerlifters compete against each other in different events to see who is strongest. You can apply the same exercise principles these athletes use in workouts if you want to achieve similar results. The professional association for...
The best time to build strong, healthy bones is during the childhood years. While bone development and bone density are influenced by genetics, your child's dietary and physical activity habits strongly determine the health of her bones as she...
Exercising at home can be quite beneficial for a teenage girl who wants to get fit quickly. The privacy of your own bedroom, garage or living room enables you to focus on correct form and proper techniques as you work out. Furthermore, it is more...
Teaching young Pop Warner football players methods for developing strength at an early age can not only improve performance, but can minimize the risk of injury, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Pop Warner Football...
The well-worn phrase, "practice makes perfect," is one that has a lot of merit. To perform at the highest levels of your potential, you should practice often, focusing on movements and drills that reflect actual game action. Although cones aren't...
If kids compete in sports, it is highly likely that they participate in speed training. As sports become increasingly competitive at a younger and younger level, everyone is looking to get an extra edge that will separate them from the rest of the...
Youth basketball training camps are available throughout the state of Pennsylvania, and many are geared to players of a particular age and ability; some even focus on a specific basketball position. Effective youth training camps will help you...
Weight lifting will not stunt your growth, although this myth has persisted for no apparent reason and refuses to go away. Lifting is an extremely safe activity and promotes increases in bone density, which can actually reduce the risk of injury...
Teaching strength training to children can serve as a valuable investment in their health and future. Contrary to traditional views, any child who is ready to participate in an organized sport such as baseball, soccer or gymnastics is capable of...
Soccer is one the most popular youth sports in the United States. Soccer training is crucial to good performance and players practice on a regular basis, both with their teams and on their own. A wide range of soccer training tools are available...
With today's emphasis on fitness, younger people are more interested in weight lifting. Lifting light weights can be started in children, but use caution. Reserve the lifting of heavy weights and competitive lifting for older teens and adults....
Two lobes, each 4 cm long and 1 to 2 cm wide, make up the thyroid gland. The thyroid is attached to the base of your larynx, or voice box, at the front of your neck. The hormones secreted by the thyroid gland, T3 and T4, stimulate your cells to...
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, strength training is a safe and appropriate addition to a teen's exercise routine. Strength training should not be confused with competitive weightlifting, where the body is taxed beyond its...
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