Clinic Gym Radio

In this episode, we’re talking about strength training with teenagers and the four lessons you should know when working with young people. Teens have some great advantages in the gym. There is a lot of opportunity to learn and gain a sense of agency, plus they recover quickly. At the same time, they need the right amount of guidance to fill the gaps of what they don’t know so they can make the most of their exercise routine.   “It’s important to find out what they want to do and what they’re motivated by so they can get after it.” - Dr. Josh Satterlee   Topics Covered Include The importance of emphasizing recovery with young people. How social media and YouTube influences young people in the gym. Why you should allow teens to do a bit of what they want to in the gym. Thinking long-term when working out with young people, especially your kids. How explaining the “why” behind what you do can help young people. Why taking into the social dynamics of a te