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
When I coached the youngsters, I limited their paddle work and did not allow them to power swim. It was just to be used as a relaxed drill to let them understand where their hands were to go while swimming.
The Swim Paddles enhance a workout by efficiently displacing water while allowing you to focus on stroke form. They should only used to focus on form, not to be used for heavy workouts.
When I coached the youngsters, I limited their paddle work and did not allow them to power swim. It was just to be used as a relaxed drill to let them understand where their hands were to go while swimming.
The Swim Paddles enhance a workout by efficiently displacing water while allowing you to focus on stroke form. They should only used to focus on form, not to be used for heavy workouts.
