Posted on: April 19th, 2011 by IYCA No Comments
At what age should a young person begin lifting weights or using Kettlebells?
The question I get asked more than any other.
Here’s my brief thought on the matter (taken right from the curriculum found in the IYCA’s Youth Fitness Specialist – Level 1 Certification (more…)
Posted on: June 18th, 2009 by IYCA 5 Comments
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Remember one of the critical pillars of the IYCA –
Don’t Train…. Teach!!
Discovery (Ages 6 – 9) – Creating A Champion
The purpose of this phase is to introduce participants to a wide spectrum on non-specific exercise stimulus that aids in the natural development of coordination habits.
Coaches utilize the principle of Outcome-Based Coaching which allows young participants to learn the physical skills of exercise through an experimental and self-discovery based means.