Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some faq's
1. When is a good age to start working out?
Working out is good for all ages. Obviously young children should not have loaded bars on their backs however; body weight movements are great for young athletes. As an athlete gets older working out with weights is beneficial and should be encouraged. There are numerous studies that show that working out with weights is great for a child’s bone density and health. Your growth will not be stunted, as is often rumored.
2. I’m a female and I don’t want to be built like a guy, will working out with weights make me muscle bound?
ABSOLUTELY NOT! This is a rumor that drives me up a wall. Women have a different chemical make up then men do and simply do not produce enough testosterone to get as built as guys do. The women you see who are built like men are taking substances to help them look that way. This rumor has kept female athletes from reaching their true potential for too long, and it’s time to put it to rest. Lifting weights will help improve your bone health, help the female athlete avoid some of the common injuries they face, and help improve performance, as well help give you a killer figure!
3. Why is a bodybuilding routine not good for athletes?
This is another pet peeve of mine! Athletes should not be doing bodybuilding routines. This is an absolute waste of your time. An athlete needs to combine their size with strength and mobility. Last time I checked no athletic event involved putting on a tiny bathing suit, getting a fake tan, and flexing. Sports involve change of direction, explosive movements, and power. None of those can be developed doing a body building routine. Body building routines are also not time efficient. Athletes should be doing upper and lower body splits that focus on developing the skills necessary to dominate their sport, not routines that were developed for people who pose on stage.
