AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Strength Training for Adolescents

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses strength training for children ages 5 to 15 and includes recommendations for exercises, training progression, rest periods, and nutrition. The speaker states that strength training for children is generally safe and beneficial, with no known injuries associated with activities like Olympic weightlifting. The focus should be on having fun and using appropriate technique. Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, medicine balls, and free weights can all be used in strength training workouts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of proper training progression and rest periods to avoid overexertion and injury. The video also mentions the importance of nutrition, with a recommended protein intake of 0.5 grams per pound for growing athletes and the use of chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery drink. The speaker cautions against overusing sports-specific training methods and highlights the potential risks of weighted gloves and balls for young athletes. The video ends with the speaker discussing a card he developed to help identify and protect gifted young athletes who may be at higher risk for injury. The card helps determine appropriate pitch counts based on age and performance level.

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Michael Axe, MD

Keywords

strength training

children

exercises

nutrition

injury prevention