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Do children need more strength training?

According to new research, European children are in worse physical shape than at almost any point...

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12.47 12 Aug 2026


Do children need more strength training?


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12.47 12 Aug 2026


According to new research, European children are in worse physical shape than at almost any point in the last 60 years. The study has shown that children and adolescents in Europe are not reaching adequate levels of physical fitness in terms of strength, flexibility and body composition and, as a result of this, it will impact them in later life…

John Belton, head coach and owner of No.17 PT and listeners join Andrea to discuss this.


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