Well, that has been answered with the height issue but this is still a major concern of parents that their kid will break a growth plate during training. Myth Two: Will strength training ruin my growth plates? Strength training is proven to prevent osteoporosis in all types of people, young and old…so what does that tell you? Strength training not only strengthens muscle, tendons, and ligaments but has a profound effect on the skeletal system and aids in bone growth. Myself, and some of my colleagues in the field were lifting some type of Joe Weider cement plates prior to the age of ten and are the tallest people in our families!
I love this one….why? My dad is only 5’3” 130 pounds soaking wet,….mother 5’5”…and yet I’m 6’4”…before you get into the milkman jokes let me inform you of some interesting research that indicates the reasoning for this.Ī study of Olympic lifters (the ones you see grunt and groan while jerking sometimes 2x their bodyweight over their head) showed that 74% of them were the tallest in their families! What does this mean…genetics…yes that has something to do with it but these athletes were strength training as young as 5 years old!!! Yes, you read it right…5 years old! Myth One: Will strength training stunt my growth? So much so, that studies conducted on the subject have been conclusive in finding that a properly constructed, structured and supervised program is a safe way to increase strength and endurance for sport, improve posture and reduce the chances of injury during gameplay. The answer, of course, is NO!! Strength training is, in fact, healthy and beneficial for your child. I think it’s high time we answered this question by debunking some of the myths surrounding the issue!įrom soccer moms to hockey dads and everyone in between, the question of strength training being harmful for young children always remains at the top of the list. Getting back to the show the funny thing about this morning was that Nikki Reyes, the host, asked me “When should children start weight training?” For some reason, this week, I have been asked this question at least a dozen times. Poliquin International Certification Program (PICP™) The Poliquin® International Certification Program (PICP™) was first designed to internationally recognize strength coaches who demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively train athletes worldwide.What age is the right time for my child to start lifting weights?Īfter completing my weekly fitness show on THE SCORE, here I am sitting in Starbucks, watching people eat up those yummy cookies that are only about 500 calories apiece and get this, the Starbucks staff come by and provide everyone with a sample…the sample was a whole muffin! Am I in a bad Simpson’s episode right now, or what?!!!! The Poliquin® International Certification Program has grown to include the Poliquin® Personal Training Certification and Program Design Series. Poliquin Group™ was founded on this philosophy and continues to be our driving force to help us remain the world leader in strength and condition education. Providing them with superior education and practical application, in turn will raise the level of sports performance and healthy lifestyle ideas. It is the mission on the Poliquin® International Certification Program to globally foster and educate our strength coaches and personal trainers. The Poliquin® International Certification Program (PICP™) was first designed to internationally recognize strength coaches who demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively train athletes worldwide.
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