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Podcast: RX'D Radio
Episode: E246: Myths Surrounding Weight Training in Children and Adolescents
Description: Founders of Pre-Script™ and RX'D Radio return this week to discuss the highly controversial topic of kids and weight training. Shallow discusses from a developmental perspective whether lifting weights will actually stunt growth in adolescents, and the boys share opinions on when it might be appropriate to incorporate resistance training into a child's routine. They discuss what it takes to build a child into a healthy athlete no matter their sport, and what role lifting weight can play in that development. Tune in! For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check ou...