Literature available on resistance training for ages 9-14?
Former Member
Does anyone know of any literature available that discourages resistant training in younger age groups? Two of my sons are swimming for a local club and the coach wants my 10 year old to use a drag suit and paddles. Before I confront the coach on this issue I need some literature that suggests resistant training in pre-puberty individuals is misquided. Does anyone know of any articles suggesting younger age groups should use more technique related drills instead of power driven sets? I need evidence against this practice to show the coach and other parents. My opinion isn't enough. I have a couple of Go Swim articles and articles off of the USA Swimming site, but I feel I need more.
Thanks for any response.
Parents
Former Member
As an age group coach myself.....I don't necessarily agree with a drag suit at that age, but I don't see where it would hurt......the paddles, if used correctly can be used for technique work.....will all depend on the sets the coach has them do......
As an age group coach myself.....I don't necessarily agree with a drag suit at that age, but I don't see where it would hurt......the paddles, if used correctly can be used for technique work.....will all depend on the sets the coach has them do......
