title: [Healthy children and sports].
abstract: Sport can be considered as an excellent alternative for unhealthy consumption habits and can compensate far the outcome of a sedentary lifestyle. The youngster can improve technique, coordination and flexibility in an easy way by training programs. Specific weight training programs are not recommended for those under the age of fifteen years. Regular exercise programs at young ages have positive effects on the general education, and during life habitual exercise training reduce the severity of cardiovascular and other diseases. It promotes the fitness of the body and the mind. Sport, a lifetime, must be part of a healthy lifestyle and must be encouraged younger ages. Health effects in a long term depend on exercise programs lasting years.
authors.affiliation: Janus Jongbloed Research Centrum, Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Backx
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Erich
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D013177:Sports
vernacular_title: Gezonde kinderen en sport.