I don't know of too many youth sports that put their participants through cross-fit type workouts on a regular basis on top of regular classes and competitions/games. -- The New Irish Dance Message Board

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Date Posted: 15:31:51 07/26/17 Wed
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Subject: I don't know of too many youth sports that put their participants through cross-fit type workouts on a regular basis on top of regular classes and competitions/games.
In reply to: X 's message, "It's actually the opposite. Conditioning is a way to prevent injuries. Most other sports or dance types do conditioning to help build muscle etc in a safer way. Way more likely to injure yourself doing dance moves you aren't strong enough for." on 17:10:52 07/25/17 Tue

This isn't situps, proper stretching and muscle toning. These are intense high-impact and heavy hitting workouts that are usually done by adults. I've seen the videos. If this is what is needed to safely perform Irish dance, then maybe it is time to look at the expectations of Irish dancers and pull it back. It is starting to be a little insane.

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I cant speak to any specific classes or videos. The poster simply said "strength and conditioning coaches/classes." There are certainly programs that are not good for kids or adults for that matter. TCRGs may or may not have any knowledge on injury prevention. In general some conditioning is better than no conditioning considering the level of things kids are expected to do these days. (NT) -- X, 19:06:08 07/26/17 Wed
The gym we go to actually has several athlete focused classes. From TRX to Jump Stretch to an advanced class combining several types of training. It's crazy but they are always filled!! (NT) -- Yes, 15:28:54 08/04/17 Fri
My son plays lacrosse and hockey and both of those programs put them through crossfit type work outs to condition and prevent injury. (NT) -- Perhaps its a regional thing?, 08:12:04 02/07/18 Wed
- Same thing in soccer. When they are younger it is part of practice, when they get older it is a separate and additional thing. (NT) -- hth, 13:34:10 12/14/18 Fri