[ 🏃 ] 6 Questions About Kids & Training

Chasing Excellence

🤙🏼 Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club

We’re taking listener questions that revolve around helping kids with fitness, sports, and training.

Topics include the best activities for improving strength and movement patterns, the right approach to balancing sports participation for young athletes, the importance of focusing on fun and inclusion in youth sports, effective training methods, and how to appropriately introduce weights to kids.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:29 Listener Questions Introduction

02:45 Question 1: Balancing Training and Variety for Kids

05:41 Question 2: Prioritizing Inclusivity in Youth Sports

12:21 Question 3: Pre-Season Training for Young Athletes

17:12 Thanks to our Sponsors: Momentous & the Defender 110

19:45 Question 4: Introducing Weights to Young Athletes

24:13 Question 5: CrossFit for Younger Teens

27:04 Question 6: Strength Training Focus for Teen Athletes

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We answer listener questions about health, fitness, fulfillment, and what it takes to chase what truly matters. New episodes on Tuesdays & Fridays.

ABOUT US

📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on Instagram.