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02-25-21 10:18 AM - Post#908114
I think building a base through just being active is so important.
Kids most probably just need to play and love moving....once then hit teens some time spent exploring this in PE classwork be good....think Cross Country, gymnastics, obstacle courses etc.
I trained some youth performance athletes a few years back and the number of them coming to sessions that couldn't take part was staggering. The basketball players had about 7 sessions a week - on top of school PE etc. Somebody thought this really early specialisation was a good idea.
My dad was always really active. In the Scottish rugby set up for a while. He retired as many high level rugby guys do and for a while didn't so much. Gained weight.
He dabbled with marathon running (not a wise call for someone of his proportions).
After gaining too much weight and moving he spends much of his time gardening, yard work (as someone in his mid 60's he is the resident Gardner for the older people who live near him), walking and he feels amazing.
So like Kyle said - even with a gap in the middle, having been active in the first few decades helped him when he returned to it recently.
Move everyday....the best form is the one that you want to return to over and over.
Richard
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