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JACOB OTTO

MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES AS A


YOUTH ATHLETE
Higher Power Athletics
Welcome all athletes,
parents, and coaches!

INTRODUCTION
WORKOUTS

- Ages 5-10
- Bodyweight
- Push-ups and sit-ups
- Ages 10-14
- Use resistance bands
- Start in the weight room
WORKOUTS CONTINUE’D
-Ages 14+
- In the weight room and lifting weights
-8th grade transition
- High School expectations
How often should you be
working out?

FREQUENCY
NUTRITION
-Protien
- Lean proteins
-Fruits
- 2-4 servings a day
-Vegetables
- 3-5 servings a day
-Whole Grains
- Sweet potatoes, rice, beans, and whole grain cereal
-Healthy Fats
- Avocado, nut butter, and seeds
-Frequency?
REST AND INJURY PREVENTION
-Balancing the Daily routine

-Workout days, practices, and games

-Is it bad to take days off

-How to schedule your days


CLOSING
THANKS FOR WATCHING
REFERENCES
Health, C. (n.d.). Nutrition & Performance for Young Athletes - Children's
Health. Retrieved June 12, 2020, from https://www.childrens.com/health-
wellness/what-young-athletes-should-eat-to-perform-their-best

Fioranelli, D. (2016, June 12). How Old Does Your Child Need to Be to Start
Working Out? Retrieved June 12, 2020, from https://www.stack.com/a/how-
old-should-kids-be-to-work-out

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