A week ago our sports medicine group brought in Dr. Avery Faigenbaum to talk about his work on the safety and efficacy of resistance training in kids. He's a world expert on the subject, and was just interviewed on CNN yesterday.
His talk here in Columbus covered issues related to resistance training, but Dr. Faigenbaum also delved into his work and research addressing the lack of basic activity in modern children, something he has dubbed 'exercise deficit disorder.'
During his visit, I had the chance to sit down with him and Dr. Michael Patrick, the host of Nationwide Children's Hospital Pediacast, to discuss issues related to exercise and resistance training in kids, as well as exercise deficit disorder. Here is a recording of the broadcast.
At the end, I got to mention my kids, my inspiration. I talk about the importance of outdoor play, and their frolic in our magnolia tree, and their chickens. Here's to you my darling Claire and Momo! You may not stay forever young, but may you stay forever active in this beautiful world.
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