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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. Cross-Training: Encourage children to engage in multiple sports, thereby distributing repetitive stresses across different muscle groups and movement patterns.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements. Exercise-induced hyponatremia has been shown to occur in a wide variety of athletes , including marathon runners, team ball sport players, recreational hikers, or those who practice yoga. Sodium can modulate immune cell activities.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. Of particular importance are the effects of moderate-intensity physical activity on functioning of the immune system, which protects us from viral and bacterial infections. SPARK has the “Active Classroom” program. [SJ5]Chastin