Greetings
I have asked you for advice in the past on my 13 yo age group swimming son and the feedback has been great. So, here goes again. He has lifted weights in school this semester with great results. He wants to continue after the class ends next month at our health club. I have to admit the results have been dramatic in the pool as well as his appearance. I would like to see him continue but need suggestions as to his program in terms of frequency, specific lifts etc. Any suggestions or links would be appreciated.
Regards
Spudfin
I would first want to make certain the weight program is supervised to a certain extent - ideally by a PT that has expereince working with developing teens.
I started some weight training in Jr. High (13-14 y/o), so I do not think it is too young. Perhaps have some other training methods (body weight exercise, stretch cords) as well as "traditional" machine of light free weights. The one thing you do not need at that young age is to be working with heavy free weights - too many opportunities for injury.
The final thought I have is make certain it is something your kid enjoys. The journey to elite swimmer does not happen over night, and realisticallly for most of us never happens at all despite all the training we put in. Swimming is good for health, focus, and building good freindships with team mates and other competitors.
I would first want to make certain the weight program is supervised to a certain extent - ideally by a PT that has expereince working with developing teens.
I started some weight training in Jr. High (13-14 y/o), so I do not think it is too young. Perhaps have some other training methods (body weight exercise, stretch cords) as well as "traditional" machine of light free weights. The one thing you do not need at that young age is to be working with heavy free weights - too many opportunities for injury.
The final thought I have is make certain it is something your kid enjoys. The journey to elite swimmer does not happen over night, and realisticallly for most of us never happens at all despite all the training we put in. Swimming is good for health, focus, and building good freindships with team mates and other competitors.
