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Strength training: OK for kids?

Strength training offers kids many benefits, but there are important caveats to keep in mind. Here's what you need to know about youth strength training.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Strength training for kids? You bet! Done properly, strength training offers many bonuses to young athletes. Strength training is even a good idea for kids who simply want to look and feel better. In fact, strength training can put your child on a lifetime path to better health and fitness.