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Responsible Weight Gain for Young Athletes?!

Submitted by SOA coach on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 21:19. | comments

Responsible weight gain, sounds funny, but it is a serious problem especially with junior and senior high school athletes.

I was recently asked this question from one of our newsletter subscribers and I see the problem all the time.
Weight gain for most of us is not in the plans, however for our athletes, it is very important for their performance as well as survival. Athletes often want to get bigger and too many of them feel they can eat what they want and still grow. They can grow, however the objective should be to add muscle not body fat.

Responsible weight gain, sounds funny, but it is a serious problem especially with junior and senior high school athletes.  Weight gain for most of us is not in the plans, however for our athletes, it is very important for their performance as well as
survival. Athletes often want to get bigger and too many of them feel they can eat what they want and still grow. They can grow; however the objective should be to add muscle, not body fat.

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The 4 Necessary Tips for preparing for Summer Sports Camps

Submitted by SOA coach on Mon, 06/09/2008 - 17:56. | comments

Summer camps can be a lot of fun and a chance for many children to take part in activities they have never done before. To keep it a safe and fun activity here are a few tips to keep in mind that help insure a great time.

1. Proper Shoes for the activity
2. Hydrate yourself
3. Eat regularly so you have enough energy for the activity.
4. Get plenty of sleep the night before.

Proper shoes for the activity.

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