From Playground to Gym: The Importance of Strength Training in Early Sports Specialisation
Early sports specialisation is becoming more common, but without a foundation of strength training, young...
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The Impact of Strength Training on Academic Performance in Youth
Physical activity is often linked to academic success, and strength training is no exception. Studies...
Safe and Effective: How to Introduce Your Child to Weightlifting
Introducing children to weightlifting can be a daunting task for parents and coaches, but with...
Resistance Training for Overweight Children: A Key to Health and Motivation
Overweight children often struggle with traditional aerobic exercises, which can be discouraging and lead to...
Why Every Child Should Learn to Lift: Building Movement Competency for Life
Resistance training during childhood lays the foundation for lifelong physical literacy, which is the ability...
The Paediatric Inactivity Triad: Understanding the Risks of a Sedentary Childhood
The Paediatric Inactivity Triad (PIT) is a concept that encapsulates three interrelated conditions affecting today’s...
How Resistance Training Can Improve Kids’ Mental Health
Resistance training is often praised for its physical benefits, but its positive impact on mental...
The Rise of Pediatric Dynapenia: Why Our Kids Are Getting Weaker
Paediatric dynapenia, a condition characterised by reduced muscle strength in children, is becoming an increasingly...
Debunking Myths: Why Weightlifting Won’t Stunt Your Child’s Growth
For years, a common misconception has persisted that weightlifting can stunt a child’s growth. This...
Why Resistance Training Is Essential For Children’s Long-Term Health
As parents and educators, we often prioritise activities like running, swimming, and cycling to keep...