TY - JOUR PY - 2001// TI - Strength training by children and adolescents JO - Pediatrics A1 - American Academy of Pediatrics, A1 - Bar-Or, O. A1 - Griesemer, B. A. A1 - Anderson, Sharolyn J. A1 - Reed, F. E. A1 - Young, J. C. A1 - Krein, C. A1 - Malina, R. A1 - LeBlanc, C. A1 - Small, E. A1 - Rowland, T. W. A1 - Martin, T. J. A1 - Johnson, M. D. A1 - Gomez, J. A1 - Bernhardt, David T. SP - 1470 EP - 1472 VL - 107 IS - 6 N2 - Pediatricians are often asked to give advice on the safety and efficacy of strength training programs for children and adolescents. This review, a revision of a previous American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, defines relevant terminology and provides current information on risks and benefits of strength training for children and adolescents. LA - SN - 0031-4005 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -