One of the best ways to get a young athlete in shape is having them perform weighted burpees mixed in with kettlebell swings. 17-year-old Tyler is brand new to this type of training and is willing to learn what strength, plus conditioning is all about. He is crushing it!
Young people wanting to play sports like tennis, golf, or baseball tend to get injuries early on. Why? Because their muscular anatomy has not been strengthened to handle the most basic intrinsic movements. Without a solid muscular base, most young athletes will be injured by mid season. Then their coaches will force them to play injured (telling them to suck it up) likely causing permanent damage to the youth.
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Imagine taking a kid who runs cross-country and suddenly throwing him into a football game? Will his shoulders take it? How about that low back? How about that lateral movement on those ankles and hips? What about his upper neck and pecs?
You get the point. He will be sitting with friends in his 40’s whining about all the cortisone shots he had this week, from his warrior days in teen sport.
Making kids strong should come before sport. Then when strong and conditioned, their sport will add to their longevity of health.
Tyler is doing just that!
