Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 7

Discuss the notion that intense exercise might result in permanent damage to (a) the cardiovascular system or (b) the musculoskeletal system in children.

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The effect of exercise on children is not well studies due to the underlying ethical constraints. The effects of training on cardiovascular and muscular systems are the only aspects studied till date.

Children who involve in endurance sports like running and swimming have improved VO2 max or maximal aerobic power. They do not show any damage to the cardiopulmonary system. Experimental evidences have shown that progressive increase in cardiopulmonary stress makes children adapt to endurance training in a way similar to that of adults.