Children who play sports, football, cricket, basketball, are at a higher risk of injuring ligaments. Role of nutritionNutrition plays a role in mitigating the potential negative effects of weight training. Incorporating resistance methods, resistance tubes, bands, medicine balls, and machines (for adolescents around 16 years old) adds diversity. When to startTwo to three days of strengthening exercises per week is sufficient for children. Children can start a mild form of weight training from the age of seven or eight.

Source: Indian Express January 18, 2024 06:52 UTC