The go-to guide for under 18s with everything you need to know to exercise safely and improve performance Strength and conditioning training has many benefits to young athletes when done properly. It can increase muscle strength, power and endurance, and helps protect the body from sports-related injuries. Yet as social media has expanded, more young athletes are entering the gym and following the guidance of unqualified social media ''gurus'' and famous faces, which can lead to unsafe and ineffective workouts. With nearly two decades of experience, Arj Thiruchelvam is an authority in this space and is on a mission to provide safe, methodical and evidence-based advice for strength and conditioning training. He offers: - Digestible information on the importance of strength and conditioning training - Advice on achieving the right balance of exercise, nutrition and rest - Step-by-step warm-up routines, mobility and drill sessions and an example of a 12-week training programme Strength and Conditioning for Teenagers is the comprehensive and trusted guide to help youth athletes maximise their sporting performance in a safe and manageable way.

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Arj Thiruchelvam

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Learn how to train like an athlete

This is the head start you need in your sporting, fitness and health journey.

There is so much noise out there today that knowing what information to trust is more difficult than ever. Arj Thiruchelvam is a performance coach - specialising in teen development - who doesn't want you to waste your time. He'll show you:

• How to train
• What to eat
• How to engage your brain for success.

Use this guide to make progress. It includes exercise techniques, nutritional habits, what supplements really work and more. Follow the 12-week training programme to jump ahead of your peers and the competition on your quest for performance.

Whether you're an athlete, or simply interested in improving your fitness, this will help you boost your confidence and achieve your goals.

See you at training!

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Introduction

Part 1: Training basics
What is strength and conditioning?
Why fitness is important
Performance and aesthetics
Setting realistic expectations
Teenagers versus adults
But this is bodybuilding, isn't it?
Frequently asked questions - Part 1
Three tips for success

Part 2: Training optimisation
Structuring your training
Muscle fibre types
How the body adapts
Plyometrics and agility
The psychology of training
Developing a strong mindset
Four tips to stay mentally strong
Nutrition basics
Hydration
Supplements
Rest and recovery
The role of sleep
Recovery techniques
Frequently asked questions - Part 2

Part 3: Training programme
The 12-week training programme
Frequently asked questions - Part 3
Key terms
The example programme
The programme - weeks 1 to 12
Warm-up and mobility routines
Drills and trunk circuit
Plyometrics
Exercise library

References
Acknowledgements
Index