Abstract
The purpose of the study was to verify the appropriateness of implementing strength training programs in children and adolescents. A literary review was performed, and it was verified that strength training is beneficial in minors under certain conditions, which includes: a) Undergoing a medical examination. b) Program design and supervision should be made by experts. c) Training workload should be based on years of training, motor skill competence, strength level, biological age and maturity. d) Training principles should be applied in every moment. e) Strength training program objectives should be: Lifelong physical activity promotion, adopting a balanced posture, musculoskeletal development and injury prevention. f) Perform adequate warm-ups before training sessions. g) Weight training techniques should be properly learnt. h) Sports equipment has to be reviewed and adapted to the individuals
Highlights
One of the most controversial aspects in the field of sports science is strength training with children and adolescents [4].Historically, strength training has been associated with a set of false myths and beliefs, such as those detailed below [7]:-Strength training has potential negative growth effects in children. -Strength training causes injuries when applied to children. -Strength training is not suitable for children. -Children under the age of 12 years old should not perform weight training exercises.Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov
A literary review was performed, and it was verified that strength training is beneficial in minors under certain conditions, which includes: a) Undergoing a medical examination. b) Program design and supervision should be made by experts. c) Training workload should be based on years of training, motor skill competence, strength level, biological age and maturity. d) Training principles should be applied in every moment. e) Strength training program objectives should be: Lifelong physical activity promotion, adopting a balanced posture, musculoskeletal development and injury prevention. f) Perform adequate warm-ups before training sessions. g) Weight training techniques should be properly learnt. h) Sports equipment has to be reviewed and adapted to the individuals
The implementation of strength training programs in youth must be done taking into account the following conditions [10,11,12]: a) Medical examination: Before starting the program, both children and adolescents must undergo a comprehensive medical check-up to rule out they have injuries or illnesses that may limit the practice of physical exercise. b) Training programs should be designed and supervised by qualified professionals with deep knowledge in sports science
Summary
One of the most controversial aspects in the field of sports science is strength training with children and adolescents [4].Historically, strength training has been associated with a set of false myths and beliefs, such as those detailed below [7]:-Strength training has potential negative growth effects in children. -Strength training causes injuries when applied to children. -Strength training is not suitable for children. -Children under the age of 12 years old should not perform weight training exercises.Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov. -Strength training has potential negative growth effects in children. -Strength training causes injuries when applied to children. -Strength training is not suitable for children. -Strength training is suitable only for young sportsmen. All these fears came out in the 1970s and 1980s because it was proven in some studies that weightlifters had epiphyseal injuries. Many studies have proved that strength training does not produce more injuries than other widely accepted sports [8]. It was demonstrated that it does not impair growth [1]; it has been verified that generates multiple benefits at all levels, which includes improved health conditions, sport performance, cognitive skills and psychological status[9], [12]. The benefits derived from strength training outweigh the risks.[13]
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