How to Minimize the Risks Associated with Intensive and Specialized Sports Training in Adolescent Females

by Yann LeMeur, PhD
Other October 2018

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Personal trainers Coaches

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Program design

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Female Athletes Youth Training youth sports early sport specialization hs-coaching infographics

Early sport specialization is often characterized by intensive training and is becoming increasingly common. Adolescent female athletes who train excessively and adopt poor diets are at risk of the female athlete triad, overuse injury, mental health issues, and overtraining.

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Female Athletes Youth Training youth sports early sport specialization hs-coaching infographics

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How to Minimize the Risks Associated with Intensive and Specialized Sports Training in Adolescent Females

Early sport specialization is often characterized by intensive training and is becoming increasingly common. Adolescent female athletes who train excessively and adopt poor diets are at risk of the female athlete triad, overuse injury, mental health issues, and overtraining.

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How to Minimize the Risks Associated with Intensive and Specialized Sports Training in Adolescent Females

Early sport specialization is often characterized by intensive training and is becoming increasingly common. Adolescent female athletes who train excessively and adopt poor diets are at risk of the female athlete triad, overuse injury, mental health issues, and overtraining.

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Yann Le Meur

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