Strength Training for Children DVD

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Produced in cooperation with the ACSM Cedric Bryant, Ph. D., FACSM 2007 US Price: $49.95 DVD | Length: 39 minutes 827008688098 Properly designed strength training programs can provide demonstrable benefits for children. Strength Training for Children discusses those benefits and examines the issue of whether strength training places undue stress on the musculoskeletal systems of youngsters. The DVD presents detailed guidelines on how strength training programs for children should be designed to maximize the possible benefits and to minimize any possible risks of this type of exercise. A partial list of topics covered: The possible benefits of strength training for children The possible risks of strength training for children Design considerations for strength training programs for children Special considerations attendant to strength training for children

About the Author

Cedric X. Bryant, Ph. D., FACSM, is the senior vice president of research and development/sports medicine for Stairmaster Sports/Medical products, Inc., Kirkland, WA. Previously, he served on the exercise science faculties of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Penn State University, and Arizona State University. He lectures nationally and internationally on many topics related to exercise, fitness, and health. Dr. Bryant is an accomplished writer and has published articles in a variety of scientific and trade journals, including Fitness Management; the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation; Medicine and Science and Exercise; Muscular Development, etc. An active member and fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Bryant serves on the ACSM Certification Committee, is an associate editor of the 5th edition of ACSM's Guideline for Exercise Testing and Prescription, and is an ACSM--certified exercise specialist.