High intensity training in young athletes

Craig Williams; Bert Bond

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High intensity training in young athletes

01/10/2012

By Craig Williams, Bert Bond

Studies show that during high intensity exercise decrement in peak performance is lower in children than adults, significant considering the current focus on steady state aerobic training.

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