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Functional youth strength training refers to a method of conditioning which is designed to increase an individual youth’s movement ability to exert or resist force. Despite the previously held belief that youth training for was unsafe and ineffective for children, major health organizations now support children’s participation in appropriately designed and competently supervised youth strength programs. The goal of youth strength training is not to see which child is the strongest, but rather to improve the musculoskeletal strength of all children while exposing them to a variety of safe and effective youth training programs and methods that are productive as well as fun.
Regular participation in a youth strength program may improve a child’s muscular endurance, body composition and sports performance. Further, participation in a preseason conditioning program that includes strength training may reduce the incidence of overuse injuries in youth sports. The most common concern associated with youth strength training is the belief that it will cause damage to the growth plates of children. In fact, recent findings suggest that strength training during childhood and adolescence may actually make bones stronger.
DEVELOPMENTAL FITNESS SYSTEM
Although all participants should understand the risks and benefits of strength training, a young child should not be expected to comprehend the intricacies of muscle action. Focus on lifetime fitness and teach kids how to exercise properly. Above all, provide a stimulating program that develops in children a more positive attitude towards strength training and healthy lifestyle choices.
THE SCIENCE OF PROGRAMMING
When designing youth strength training programs, it is important to remember that children are not miniature adults. Children are anatomically, physiologically, and psychologically immature, and this uniqueness must be considered when developing youth strength training programs. Adult strength training guidelines and training philosophies should not be imposed on children. Consider this viewpoint:
* Using the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) System to program young athletes and non-athletes
* Guided Discovery 'Play' (ages 6-9), Learning Exploration (ages 10-13), Training with a Purpose (ages 14+)
* Coordination development, strength, flexibility, mobility, speed, agility and technique
More Than 1 Million Children Hire Personal Trainers Every Year
The rate of youth obesity and the increased competitive nature of youth sports are cited as the major reasons for this relatively new phenomenon.
Finding a qualified personal trainer for your child is critical for safety and success. It is very critical for parents to understand that when hiring a Personal Trainer for their child’s physical fitness needs, they pay very close attention to the Trainers qualifications and experience related to working with this specific demographic. The following is a checklist for parents to use when hiring a Personal Trainer for their child:
Ask about the Trainers schooling and continuing education
A degree in Exercise Science or related allied health field is preferable. Also, a certification as a Youth Fitness Specialist should be considered a primary requirement. Many nationally-accredited certification organizations offer professional Trainers education and credentials in fitness or sport training, but only the Youth Fitness Specialist certification from the International Youth Conditioning Association offers a specialized education for Personal Trainers in the aspects of working with children and adolescents.
Ask about the Trainers experience working with children
Most Personal Trainers have experience working with adult clients, but only Youth Fitness Specialists have vast experience and exposure working with children and adolescents for weight loss and sports performance needs.
Ask to watch the Trainer in action working with children
Personal Trainers should be happy to have prospective parents view a training session in order to ascertain how well the Trainer relates to children and adolescents.
"The essence of success when working with children is to teach and consider long-term development to be of far higher importance than any short-term gain." - Brian Grasso
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