Strength Training for Youth? Mayo Clinic Says Yes.

I came across this article on the Mayo Clinic website about strength training for youth athletes. Yes, it is the Mayo Clinic.  The one we all know for leading edge research and development in the medical field.

Quick points.

Done properly, strength training can:

• Increase your child's muscle strength and endurance
• Help protect your child's muscles and joints from sports-related injuries
• Improve your child's performance in nearly any sport, from dancing and figure skating to football and soccer 

For more information, check out the link