Exercise and Kids: The difference between training children and adults!

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Exercise and Kids: The difference between training children and adults!

Copyright 2005

The greatest mistake a person can make when exercising with

children is to treat them like little adults. Children are

growing and developing rapidly. This means that certain

physiological issues must be considered when they are

exercising.

Bone Injuries That Affect Growth

When most parents think of children and weight training

their first concern is the possibility of it affecting

their growth. Contrary to popular belief, weight training

will actually improve the bone and muscular systems. It is

when children have a lack of qualified supervision that

accidents occur. Actually, growth problems are extremely

rare when children are given well-designed programs with

qualified supervision. In fact, growth problems occur more

frequently in dynamic sports such as Tennis, Swimming, and

Baseball, than they do in weight training.

Another misconception about growth related injuries is that

it will happen without you noticing it. It is actually

quite painful because you are actually cracking the top of

the bone. It will cease the growth in that bone only so if

you get this injury in your upper left thigh (femur), only

your left femur will stop growing. Your right femur will

continue to grow.

Kids Have Higher Heart Rates and Lower Blood Pressure

A child has a smaller heart and less blood volume than an

adult so the child’s heart compensates by beating more

often (per minute). A child’s blood pressure is also less

than an adult because this is directly proportional to body

size. It reaches adult levels in their late teens.

Children Don’t Perform Well Without Oxygen!

Children have a limited ability to perform anaerobic

activities due to the limited production of the enzymes

required for provide energy in the absence of oxygen.

Keep Kids Cool In The Heat

A child’s sweat glands are not yet fully developed so they

are less effective at cooling down through evaporation then

adults. Make sure they drink lots of water and always

exercise in light, cotton clothing.

About the Author:

Ray has worked extensively in the health and fitness

industry for over 15 years. He has a degree in Exercise

Science and is a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning coach.

Ray has been involved in athlete development for the

Olympics and world championships for 10 years, also

lecturing at coaching accreditation courses

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