(WSAZ) — Coach Chris Lane was in Studio 3 to discuss the best recreational or competitive physical activities for kids and weight lifting and children.
Top activities include martial arts, cheer and dance, and swimming.
Coach Lane says the top activities for kids are organized sports, martial arts, gymnastics, cheer, dance, swimming, sports performance training, and resistance training.
Benefits of youth resistance training include improved strength and endurance, stronger bones, increased sports performance, decreased risk of injury, improved body composition, increased confidence and self worth, goal setting, and developing awareness in healthy lifestyle habits.