Benefits of fitness training for Kids and Teenagers
Strength training has been proven to increase bone density! Bones no longer break as easily. In addition, muscle loss and osteoporosis become a problem, especially in older age. This means that if you start training at a young age, take precautions! In addition, studies prove that our muscles have a kind of “memory effect”, which means that we can regain our old form more quickly during longer breaks from training.
At what age does strength training make sense?
In principle, this makes more sense from a medical perspective. According to experts, the myth that strength training inhibits growth is complete nonsense, because the body needs to be challenged in order to develop. Strength training with your own body weight is always possible. The individual maturity of the child is more important than age. It must be clear that they have the right height to be able to use the equipment and what their motivation for training lies.
How should teenagers train?
It is important that teenagers receive sensible instructions on how to use and perform the equipment and exercises correctly in order to avoid injuries. There is no general training limit that can be set. What matters is how you feel about your body. As soon as pain in joints or signs of fatigue occur, these signs should be taken seriously. If a child trains in a varied manner according to a training plan, there is nothing wrong with going to the gym several times a week.
