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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running. Coach Education: Mandate training for youth coaches in injury prevention, recognizing overtraining symptoms, and proper biomechanics for developing athletes.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

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Resolving Running-Related Injury

Informed Practitioner in Sport

Thanks to this evolutionary history we are specifically adapted for endurance running. But the far greater toll continues to be paid by the many runners who must endure being trapped in a cycle of chronic or recurrent injury and being deprived of the activity that brings them joy and supports their mental and physical health.

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Overuse Injuries in Amateur Sports: Identifying Risks, Prevention Strategies, and Recovery Protocols

Better Coaching

One common issue is the "no pain, no gain" mentality that some parents adopt, believing that enduring pain is part of becoming a better athlete. They may also work on correcting any biomechanical issues that contributed to the injury in the first place.

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