Listener Question: Should My Child Be Cross-training for Different Sports?




The Scope Radio show

Summary: When your child gets serious about becoming competitive in a sport, it may be tempting to dedicate all their time and energy to that one sport. However, recent research points towards the importance of cross-training in young athletes to minimize physical and psychological burnout. <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0053747">Dr. Nick Monson</a>, sports medicine expert at University of Utah Health, discusses these findings and suggests simple changes you can make to get the most out of your athlete’s training.