Simply put, it is safe and appropriate for kids of all ages to perform strength training. I am an exercise physiologist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and certified performance and ...

Research has shown that stronger muscles in kids reduce the likelihood of injuries during various types of activities. One ...

SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images One study we conducted found that lower muscle strength and size could lead to lower performance during different activities kids typically engage in ...

Simply put, it is safe and appropriate for kids of all ages to perform strength training. I am an exercise physiologist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified performance and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I’d recommend ...

This is a question I used to hear regularly from parents when I’d recommend strength training for the kids I worked with, whose ages ranged from 6 to 18 years old, in youth sports. During my ...