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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

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More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

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There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Flexibility: Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint.

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PE Warm Up Routines

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But as they get older and into adulthood, just 10 minutes to warm up can help with injury prevention and better overall health and performance. When done consistently, it can also improve our overall flexibility, stability, and range of motion over time. Yes, they might be able to jump right into a workout or physical activity now.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

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We put a lot of work in our training sessions on being physically prepared, but also focusing on our overall health.” For example, a runner’s knee or tennis elbow are overuse injuries often associated with preventable factors such as poor biomechanics, inadequate training, or pre-existing conditions.

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

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While pitch counts and rest days are now commonly monitored in amateur leagues, some coaches and parents push the boundaries, believing more practice and play will lead to greater success—often to the detriment of the child’s health. They may also work on correcting any biomechanical issues that contributed to the injury in the first place.

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