An in-depth summary of chapter 7, Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise, from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
AGE- AND SEX-RELATED
DIFFERENCES AND THEIR
IMPLICATIONS FOR
RESISTANCE TRAINING
Chapter 7
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Contents
Info........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Children................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
The Growing Child.............................................................................................................................................................4
Chronological Age vs. Biological Age.............................................................................................................................4
Muscle and Bone Growth..............................................................................................................................................5
Developmental Changes in Muscular Strength..............................................................................................................5
Youth Resistance Training.................................................................................................................................................6
Responsiveness to Resistance Training in Children.......................................................................................................6
Potential Benefits..........................................................................................................................................................7
Potential Risks and Concerns.........................................................................................................................................8
Program Design Considerations for Children.....................................................................................................................8
How Can We Reduce the Risk of Overuse Injuries in Youth?.........................................................................................9
Youth Resistance Training Guidelines............................................................................................................................9
Female Athletes................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Sex Differences................................................................................................................................................................10
Body Size and Composition:........................................................................................................................................10
Strength and power output.........................................................................................................................................11
Resistance Training for Female Athletes.........................................................................................................................11
Responsiveness to Resistance Training in Women......................................................................................................11
Female Athlete Triad...................................................................................................................................................12
Program Design Considerations for Women...................................................................................................................13
Upper Body strength Development.............................................................................................................................13
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Females.............................................................................................................13
How Can Female Athletes Reduce Their Risk of Injury?..............................................................................................13
Older Adults........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Age-Related Changes in Musculoskeletal Health.............................................................................................................14
Age-Related Changes in Neuromotor Function...............................................................................................................15
Resistance Training for Older Adults...............................................................................................................................15
Responsiveness to Resistance Training in Older Adults...............................................................................................16
Program Design Considerations for Older Adults........................................................................................................16
What Are the Safety Recommendations for Resistance Training for seniors?.............................................................16
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