Fit Kids for Life: A Parents' Guide to Optimal Nutrition & Training for Young Athletes
Fit Kids For Life covers common misconceptions regarding strength training for children. Kids can safely use resistance training to get fit for recreational activities and sports. Weight lifting allows children to build strength, prevent injury, and improve motor skills. Coaching tips, gender-specific workouts, and training programs are included. You'll also find tips on pre- and post-exercise nutrition, staying hydrated while exercising, and healthy snacks.
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Book details
- Author
- Jose Antonio, Ph.D., Jeffrey R. Stout
- Imprint
- Basic Health Publications, Inc., an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 146
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Health & Fitness › Exercise
Sports & Recreation › Training - Topics
- strength training for kids · resistance training · youth sports · injury prevention · sports nutrition · youth fitness · weight lifting · children's health
- ISBN-13
- 9781591200994 (Paperback)9781681627199 (Hardcover)
About the author
JOSE ANTONIO, Ph.D., is a research scientist and senior manager for category development at Active Nutrition, specializing in sports nutrition.
Antonio holds a BS in biology from American University, an MS in exercise physiology from Kent State University, and a PhD in endocrinology and metabolism from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has published articles in Men’s Fitness, Flex, and Muscle and Fitness.
Jose lives in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with his wife, Karla.