Strength Training by Children and Adolescents

Pediatricians are often asked to give advice on the safety and efficacy of strength training programs for children and adolescents. This review, a revision of a previous American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, defines relevant terminology and provides current information on risks and benefi...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2001-06, Vol.107 (6), p.1470-1472
Main Authors: Bernhardt, D T, Gomez, J, Johnson, M D, Martin, T J, Rowland, T W, Small, E, LeBlanc, C, Malina, R, Krein, C, Young, J C, Reed, F E, Anderson, S J, Griesemer, B A, Bar-Or, O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Age Factors
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Children
Exercise - physiology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Muscle Contraction - physiology
Pediatrics - methods
Pediatrics - organization & administration
Physical Exertion - physiology
Physical fitness
Physical Fitness - physiology
Physical fitness for children
Physician's Role
Risk Assessment
Terminology as Topic
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:Pediatricians are often asked to give advice on the safety and efficacy of strength training programs for children and adolescents. This review, a revision of a previous American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, defines relevant terminology and provides current information on risks and benefits of strength training for children and adolescents.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.107.6.1470