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
I happened to be in a conversation with a few Australin swimmers and an Italian bike rider just before the 56 Olympics started. He was telling us that he shaved his legs. He said that it cut down on resistance and if he fell his scrapes from falling were less. He also said it is better not to have hair when getting a massage on his legs.
Jon Hendricks was a blond fellow and was very hairy. I just can not remember if they shaved or not. I will try to contact one of the Aussies and will get back to you.
I happened to be in a conversation with a few Australin swimmers and an Italian bike rider just before the 56 Olympics started. He was telling us that he shaved his legs. He said that it cut down on resistance and if he fell his scrapes from falling were less. He also said it is better not to have hair when getting a massage on his legs.
Jon Hendricks was a blond fellow and was very hairy. I just can not remember if they shaved or not. I will try to contact one of the Aussies and will get back to you.
