Elite Baseball Development Podcast Pinch Hit Friday #16 - When and How Should My Kid Start Strength and Conditioning?
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Jan 17, 2025 Curious about when kids should start strength training? This episode dives into the ideal age for young athletes, especially those aged nine to twelve. It highlights the importance of fostering a positive mindset towards exercise and debunks common misconceptions. With a focus on balanced development, the discussion includes strategies to keep kids motivated and the significance of early training. Plus, there’s a look at nutritional support to enhance active lifestyles.
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Cultivate Positive Exercise Habits
- Cultivate a positive relationship with exercise for kids.
- Encourage informal participation and make it fun, like playing in a gym.
Debunking Growth Stunting
- The "stunting growth" myth is outdated; kids naturally experience high forces.
- Weight rooms offer a controlled environment for safe, proprioceptive training.
Prioritize Technique over Load
- Focus on technical mastery in weightlifting before increasing load for kids.
- The weight room allows grooving perfect technique with minimal risk.