stregnth training is good for kids

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/strength-training/art-20047758

Answer 1

I found this claim and article to be true. The main claim is that strength training is good for kids and links all the benefits that may come with it for the kids. There isn't any description to the claim, making it incredibly vague as there's nothing to build off of the claim just the article that's provided. Mayo Clinic is a legitimate clinic and website that is widely known and respected, although to be sure, I found another source making this claim as well, specifically from Stanford Medicine. While the claim isn't wrong, their are a couple more things that should be mentioned, for example if you kids were to strength train, it would have to be light weights, using good form, under supervision and starting at the earliest would be around 7-8 years of age. 

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I like this fact-check on the claim because you provided various reasons for whether this claim can be true and can also be wrong. I think the reliance of Stanford Medicine for this comment is a great use of a trusted source. But I also would like to add as a person who has been doing strength training for a while, is that you must preach the right things to kids such as form and rest habits.so that they grow up in the right environment of strength training.

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This is a great fact check. I appreciate your use of another reputable medical source and that you were able to find even more beneficial information in the Standford source to build on the information in the original source.

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I really appreciate your fact check. You dove deeper into the issue and mentioned that the answer is not as simple as "yes" or "no", but there are more aspects that go into it. Some of the aspects you mentions were the form, the weight being used, and what age the child is. I think that your second source was very helpful in regards to this claim and ultimately provided more information as to whether it is correct or not.

Answer 2

This claim is true. I found out that strength training isn't just good for building physical strength. Studies show it also helps build healthy bone development in kids, leading to a lower percentage of fractures. Studies also show that kids who use strength training can positively influence psychological well-being and academic performance. Most importantly it affects good overall health and helps with obesity. Strength training also helps improve mind-body coordination and can help in everyday life/survival. Zachary Glenn, an exercise physiologist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and certified performance and sports scientist, says "Simply put, it is safe and appropriate for kids of all ages to perform strength training." 

-https://theconversation.com/strength-training-early-in-life-can-set-up-kids-and-adolescents-for-a-lifetime-of-health-and-well-being-240398#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20the%20positive,well%2Dbeing%20and%20academic%20performance.

-https://www.simoneskids.org/the-physical-benefits-of-extracurricular-sports-for-kids/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAire5BhCNARIsAM53K1j8rmU1nAa8B8mvnQ6wHQJcxG0y5F6dmlYnOk6WDuBh5yRfD2owGWQaAlmyEALw_wcB

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I like this factcheck, I think you did an excellent job not only supporting the claim but as well adding additional studies to why strength training is good for kids. Your researches were credible and aided that you used two different resources.

Answer 3

I agree with this claim. Mayo Clinic is a reputable source of information, and lists specific methods and ways that children can strength train safely. Some of the references for this article include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the American College of Sports Medicine. I also cross checked with another source -- Stanford Medicine Children's Health, which published a similar article about strength training now being green-lit for youth. While it was previously thought to damage growth plates and bones, it is actually beneficial especially for young athletes when done correctly. Rather than heavy weight-lifting, they suggest options like elastic bands, gym machines, and their own body weight which are similar to claims made by Mayo Clinic.

https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=weight-room-no-longer-off-limits-to-kids-1-1187

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Hello there, this fact check overall is strong but there are some components you could improve upon. One of the strong parts to your fact check is the fact you cross checked with standford children on the date. One thing you could work is include data from one more source that shows the impact that not strength training has on children.

Answer 4

Yes, strength training can be beneficial for kids, but it’s important to approach it with care. According to the Mayo Clinic article, strength training offers kids several benefits, including increased muscle strength, injury prevention, improved sports performance, and better overall health. It can also help with bone strength, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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This is a great fact-check with the source very credible, as well as, having a credible author. If i were you next time I would try and use a different article than where the claim is coming from. Here is another source that's very credible that says the same thing: https://theconversation.com/strength-training-early-in-life-can-set-up-kids-and-adolescents-for-a-lifetime-of-health-and-well-being-240398#:~:text=Studies%20have%20shown%20the%20positive,well%2Dbeing%20and%20academic%20performance.

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Next time, dig a bit further and find a source not cited by the person who posted the claim. Thanks!

Answer 5

This is very interesting because it is from the Mayo Clinic which is very credible. Everywhere I looked says how weight training is amazing for kids as long as it's in moderation. The main thing is that they shouldn't start to young and really limit the amount of weight they are lifting.

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What is your source? Always cite in-text and include hyperlinks to your source(s). Thanks!