Building A Strength Training Routine For Your Child

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Building A Strength Training Routine For Your Child

Copyright 2005 strength-training-woman.com

Sally is ready to join the basketball team this year. You

encourage her, tell her to practice everyday, and even join

in on the team's fundraising efforts. As adults we know

the positive health benefits that come with exercise and

strength training. These exact same benefits can be

applied to children as well.

Building a safe and effective weight training routine for

Sally is easier than one may think. The program should

include the use of light free weights, an exercise for each

muscle group, and a proper warm up and cool down. Let's

not forget the ultimate goal of having fun!

Kids love to run and jump all over the place. Encourage

that playfulness while working on strength training

programs as well. Be sure to focus on proper form and

technique and not on physique or bulking up.

Children you have not yet gone through puberty should not

even consider adding lean muscle mass to their bodies.

Save that goal for a later date. Just let your children

have fun and experience strength training in a fun and

positive environment.

Check with your doctor before starting any exercise

program. Before you know it, Sally will have better

grades, better games, better self-esteem and a healthier

life. Remember you may be Sally's biggest role model.

About the Author:

Lynn VanDyke is the proud owner of

http://www.strength-training-woman.com . She is a

certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and a sports

nutritionist. Her site is quickly becoming the authority

for all things strength training.